Robert Theodore McArthur

CROSS PLAINS-Robert T. McArthur passed away on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. He was born Feb. 21, 1940, in Baraboo, Wis., the son of Robert M and Ruth M. (Deppe) McArthur.  He attended Glenville School in Greenfield Township and Baraboo High School.  Robert graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Agriculture, majoring in Agricultural Engineering.  Shortly after graduation, he went to work for Strand Associates, a consulting firm in Madison.  He proudly worked for this company for 34 years, retiring in 1999, and then continued to work for them on a part-time basis for a while. Robert enjoyed his work and the people he worked with, woodworking, and working around his house and on his land.  He had been a member of the Wisconsin Air National Guard and the First Presbyterian Church at Baraboo. He loved his Airedale dogs, Jenny, Molly, Cassie, Maggie, Teddy, Harry and Dee Dee, and they were a big part of his life.Robert is survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Hewitt of Madison, Mary Lent of Black River Falls; special friend, Beverly Klingbeil of Waunakee; and nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Gathering will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, with a lunch to follow.  Memorials may be given to the charity of one’s choice or the Dane County Humane Society. There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys, with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There I always food and water, and warm spring weather. Those old and frail animals are young again. Those who have been maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other. There is only one thing missing. They are not with the special people who loved them on earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up. The nose twitches, the ears are up, the eyes stare, and this one suddenly runs from the group. You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again and again, and you looked once more into the eyes of your trusted pet. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.  Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Avenue (608)831-6761