Robert G. Hewitt
February 17, 1935 - September 20, 2015
Obituary
MADISON – Robert G. "Bob" Hewitt, age 80, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at his home. He was born Feb. 17, 1935, in Madison, the son of Irvin and Eva (Sailor) Hewitt. Bob served in the U.S. National Guard for five years, seven months and 15 days (as he recently shared). He was employed at Stearns Packaging Corporation for 57 years. Many years ago Bob briefly retired from Stearns and learned how much he would be missed at Stearns. During Bob's retirement party, the owner of Stearns, George Everitt, announced that he could not imagine coming to work without Bob also being at Stearns, "so effective today, I also retire." Bob viewed Stearns as his home away from home and returned to Stearns and continued making deliveries until his death. Bob was loved by so many people. He was a loving father, brother and friend. Bob was a big fan of the Badgers and Packers football teams. He was the epitome of a "good guy". Bob is survived by his children, Steve (Connie) Mathison, Paul Hewitt, Mike (Lori) McDougall, Jayne Quinn, Steven McDougall, Mark (Shelly) McDougall, and Diana Tyzinski; nine grandchildren, Jamie, Eric, Sarah, Shaina, Brandon, Jack, Alex, Mitchell, Austin; sisters, Devey (Keith) Parman and Sharon (Don) Davis; and longtime friend, Betzy Fenne. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan; siblings, Waiva Jean Loy, Keith Loy, Donald Hewitt, Marilyn Hewitt, and Emerald "Leroy" Hewitt; and grandson, Travis McDougall. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens with military rites being conducted. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Sat Sep 26, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Sep 26, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Dorthy Webster
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I worked with Bob over the years. He was not just a coworker .He became a very good friend .I will miss
him . We had a lot of laughs over the years . Just keep on laughing . Hurt no more .You will be missed
dearly. Not just by me But by many. Dorthy Webster
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Janet Marcella
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I have known Bob pretty much all of my life. His kindness and smile came natural. He brought my mother Betzy and my sisters Linda and Tammey and their families happiness. He became our dad. He will be dearly missed by our family. We love you Bob. We will miss your heart and soul. My love and sympathy goes to my family and to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing this wonderful man. Love to you all. Janet Marcella
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Sharon Davis
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To my precious brother and friend.I don't know how I'm going to handle my life without you in it. You were a fun loving,happy go lucky guy! God knows your life wasn't easy.I'm glad you had Betzy to share your life with. I hope with all my heart, that you are finally at peace.we love you Bro. Don and Sharon.
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Sharondavis
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To my precious brother and friend. I don't know how I am going to handle my life without you in it. You were a fun loving, happy go lucky guy! God knows your life wasn't easy. I'm glad you had Betzy to share your life with. I hope with all my heart, that you are finally at peace. We love you Bro. Don and Sharon.
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Terry thorpe
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Bob, you were a great person and will be missed tremendously by your friends and family. May you rest in peace. Terry thorpe
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Sharon Davis
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Still missing you Bro!Love You.