Robert Barr

Barr, Robert "Bob" MADISON-Robert "Bob" Barr, age 82, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on April 28, 1933, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Milton and June Barr. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Conaway on Aug. 30, 1956. Bob owned and operated Barr's Kawasaki for 28 years. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post No. 7591, a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, and was very involved in the local community. Bob loved being surrounded by friends and family while going boating, snowmobiling and camping. He especially enjoyed time at his cottage with his grandchildren, where they rode motorcycles, had bonfires, and went fishing. In his later years Bob loved taking trips up to Minocqua with his special friend Ellie. Bob is survived by his children, Sharilyn (Noel) Smage of Elkhorn, Steven (Dawn) Barr of Madison and JoEl (Jeff) Martin of Madison; grandchildren, David (Stacy) Smage and their children Seth and Jade, Phillip (Sarah) Smage, Larissa (Jence) Torkelson, Patrick Smage, Joseph (Kara) Barr, Jennifer Barr, Hannah Martin and Adam Martin; special friend and sweetheart, Ellie Paulson of Madison; and his canine companion, Brandie. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Marilyn. Funeral services will be held at MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5202 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, with Pastor Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding. Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park, with military honors being conducted. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church. The family would like to give Pastor Jeff Vanden Heuvel a special thanks for his friendship and support during this difficult time. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420