Robert Stahnke

MADISON-Robert A. "Bob" Stahnke, age 83, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016, due to complications from 20 years of Parkinson's disease. He was born on August 5, 1932, in St. Paul, Minn., the son of Robert and Hilja (Anderson) Stahnke. Bob graduated from the University of Minnesota Veterinary School. He worked for 43 years for the Federal Government as a supervisor of meat and poultry inspection, moving to five different states. His love for antiques and Red Wing Minnesota Pottery has many lasting memories for us all. Bob was a man of few words, but so kind and gentle. His family always came first. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Lila Jean (Stahl) Stahnke; sons, Mark (Sandy) of Green Bay, Dr. Todd (Cheryl) of Middleton; daughters, Jill Doll (Dennis), of Florence, Wis., Adriana de Giorgi and family of Colonia, Uruguay; grandchildren, Chella Doll, Maddy Doll, Logan Doll, Ashley Stahnke, Alexis Stahnke; sister, Alice Stahnke of St.Paul, Minn.; brother, James (Sharon) Stahnke of West Lakeland, Minn and a nephew Martin Stahn and family of Hudson, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Hilja Stahnke and in-laws Herman and Gertrude Stahl. Funeral services will be held at MIDVALE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN, 4329 Tokay Blvd., Madison at 12 (Noon) on Friday, June 3, 2016. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Avenue (608)831-6761