Robert M. "Bob" Byrne
November 10, 1936 - July 28, 2017
Obituary
OREGON-Robert M. “Bob” Byrne, age 80, of Oregon, passed away unexpectedly from an apparent heart attack on Friday, July 28, 2017, at his home. He was born on November 10, 1936, in Madison, WI, the son of Thomas and Eva (Aldrich) Byrne. He married the love of his life, Mary O'Neill on September 22, 1956 at Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church. Bob graduated from Oregon High School. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and was a Radar Specialist. Upon his return, Bob was a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator with Mike Oliver/Hamersley Construction for many years and a proud member of the Operating Engineers Local 139 for over fifty years. Upon retirement, Bob enjoyed many years of traveling with Mary and spending time with family. Bob was honored to go on the Badger Honor Flight to Washington D.C. several years ago. He also enjoyed going for coffee with friends and discussing life events. He was a lifelong and devoted member of Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church. Bob had many interests but his greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his amazing wife, Mary; his loving children, Robert Byrne, Julie (Jody) Medenwaldt and Beth (Teg) Gray; two brothers, John H. Byrne, Ray (Karen Smith) Byrne; eight grandchildren, Andrew, Elis, Tom, Emily, Amy, Lilly, Hannah and Eli; great granddaughter, Evelyn; brother-in-law Robert Cavill; sister-in-law, Joannie Byrne; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harold T. Byrne, Cletus (Jean Ann) Byrne; three sisters, Mary Lou (Donald) Clayton, Betty Warnecke, and Neva Cavill; and sister-in-law Josephine Byrne. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CHURCH, 651 North Main Street, Oregon, at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, with Father Gary Wankerl presiding. Burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held at church from 9:30 am until the time of service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church. We will carry you in our hearts forever… may God hold you in the palm of his hand until we meet again. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson OregonFuneral & Cremation Care1150 Park Street608-835-3515
Events
Visitation
Tue Aug 1, 2017 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church (Oregon) • 651 N. Main St., Oregon, WI 53575
Mass of Christian Burial
Tue Aug 1, 2017 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church (Oregon) • 651 N. Main St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Memories
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Joann Hansen Masters
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Dear Mary and family,
So saddened by the news of BOB's death. He was my fellow classmate all thru the Oregon Schools. We considered him one of our tried and true friends. He was always the person willing to help others. Loved his quiet demeanor and kind ways.
He will be missed.
Joann Hansen Masters
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Kathleen Deering
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Dear Beth, Teg, Emily and Amy,
I was terribly saddened to learn of the passing of your dear father and grandfather. In the one visit I was fortunate to share with him, I was struck by his kind, gentle, and loving demeanor and by the way he
"lit up" when interacting with his beloved family members (especially you, Emily and Amy).
You, your mother/grandmother and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers,
Kathy D.