Robert W. Onsager
July 31, 1932 - October 09, 2019
Obituary
VERONA-Robert William Onsager, age 87, of Verona, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at Heartland Country Village, Black Earth. He was born on July 31, 1932, in Mauston, the son of John and Emma (Webster) Onsager.
He married Vera Mae Goodyear on May 5, 1955, in Sauk City, and served in the airborne division as a paratooper in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Robert worked as a carpenter for J.H Findorff & Son before owning his own business. He enjoyed carpentry, playing his accordion and owning his own farmette. Robert was an avid hunter and was known to work hard and play harder.
Robert is survived by five children, John (Teresa) Onsager, Debra (Raymond) Gilden, Kim Mitchell, Eugene "Scott" (Kelly) Onsager and Renee (Jim) Sorg; 26 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Smith; and many extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Randy Onsager; son-in-law, Robert Mitchell; four sisters, Virgina Hilts, Wyva Vanduesan, Frieda Forbes and Millie Keteboeter; and brother, Lynn Onsager.
A celebration of life will be held at DEER CREEK CONSERVATION CLUB, 8475 Miller Rd., Verona, WI, 53593, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019.
Memorials may be made to Robert's family to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth Street
(608) 437-5077
Events
Celebration of Life
Mon Oct 14, 2019 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Deer Creek Sports and Conservation Club • 8475 Miller Rd,, Verona, WI 53593
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Greg and josie goodyear
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The only time I met Bob was on our way back from getting married me and Greg Goodyear in Michigan. And we stopped in Wisconsin on our way to Colorado. We had a fun time with family there including Bob and he taught me how to play the spoons. He was great at his music. I wish I could have heard more of it. Greg remembers Bob taking him around as a young boy, and introducing him to everyone there oh, saying this is my nephew from New Mexico and it made Greg feel very important.
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Tammi Alexander, Badger Honor Flight
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Robert Onsager. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on October 18, 2014.