Robert R Reisdorf
November 30, 1937 - November 07, 2014
Obituary
REISDORF, ROBERT R.
MIDDLETON-Robert R. Reisdorf, age 76, passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at his home. He was born on Nov. 30, 1937, in Madison, the son of Henry Reisdorf and Priscilla Kalscheur. He married Arlene Niesen on May 4, 1963, in Madison. Robert graduated from Middleton High School in 1956. He served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, N.C., from 1956-1959 and he was with the Honor Guard in Washington D.C. Following his military service, he worked for M.G. & E. as a lineman for 40 years. Robert was a loving and dedicated husband, father, uncle, brother and grandfather. He enjoyed attending sports and school activities for both his children and grandchildren. Robert was an avid fan of the Brewers, Badgers, Packers and Nascar. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Arlene; his sons, Randy (Connie), Rick (Shawn) and Ron; grandchildren, Justin, Melissa, Cade, Taylor and Derek; his sister, Ruth and her family; many nieces and nephews; in-laws; many dear life-long friends; and several granddogs and cats. He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Raymond and Helen Niesen; and his brother, Ralph Reisdorf. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton at Noon on Wed., November 12, 2014, with Monsignor Douglas Dushack officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UW Carbone Cancer Center or your charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. We will miss Bob's jokes and sense of humor. Bob was a very special man that will be missed by all that knew him.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Avenue
(608)831-6761
Events
Visitation
Wed Nov 12, 2014 @ 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI
Mass of Christian Burial
Wed Nov 12, 2014 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI
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Memories
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Sharyl LaBelle
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Bob will be missed by so many-- his quick wit and jolly laughter will be remembered- as well as his love for his family. Prayers for you Arlene, Randy and family, Rick, Shawn and family, Ron and Ruth and her boys!!!! Love, Sharyl and Richard LaBelle, Grace and Sophie
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Daren Simms
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Are thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Reisdorf family. Bob was a great neighbor and an even better guy back when neighborhood kids were always playing hoops, football, baseball...in each others yards. Bob was the type of guy who was the first to grill out for all of us in the neighborhood playing over. Because of the fathers around the neighborhood like Bob, growing up on Cooper Avenue was pretty cool to say the least. Thank you Bob, and Arlene , for all the great years and all the awesome memories that I, and so many other neighbors and friends share with you.
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Betty Pertzborn Dotseth
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I'll never forget when Bob realized that our little guy, Billy Pertzborn, could have swallowed some baby aspirin in the bedroom where he was sleeping, and tore very, very, very fast toward University Hospital on University Avenue in Madison! That was a long, long time ago--but pretty fresh in my memory. Prayers going out to his family, and especially Arlene. You guys were the cutest couple ever! So very sorry for your loss......
JG
Joanne Ganske
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Bob was always a joy to see with his big smile when he dropped off printing supplies 'for the boys' at our Wagner Insurance Agency in Cross Plains. My husband & I enjoyed running into Arlene & Bob at the Madison airport when we once traveled to NV to check out our luck...even though our plane was delayed a very long time before we headed West.
Bob will be missed by all who were fortunate to know him.
May God's Blessings be with Bob and his entire family who he loved so much.
Joanne Ganske
Wagner Insurance
Cross Plains, Wi
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Billy Van Wie
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While we haven't seen Bob in a few years he was the kind of guy that always put a smile on your face. I can still hear his laugh when I look at this picture of him. He delivered products to us for many years and always had something kind to say. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Reisdorf family.
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Don Thornton
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Don Thornton & Family
Randy & family,
Our thoughts are with you as you meet the difficult challenge of your dad's passing.
He was older than me when growing up just down the hill but always had respect for the family.
He leaves a legacy of a good family.
Our best wishes go out to you.