Bob M. Lyght
April 03, 1952 - September 18, 2018
Obituary
MADISON-Robert Michael Lyght, age 66, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at Meriter Hospital. He was born on April 3, 1952, in Platteville, the son of Bernard Lyght and Phyllis (Henry) Curkeet. Robert graduated from Platteville High School and the School of Hard Knocks. He married Connie Peterson on Oct. 3, 1976, after meeting her through his job at the nursing home. Robert proceeded to take on the job he loved, which was tow truck operator for Tri-County Towing. His main hobbies when he was younger was fishing with his boys, and working on stuff. Recently his passion was building bird houses. Robert is survived by his wife, Connie Joan; mother, Phyllis Curkeet; three sons, Jamie (Betty) Burris, David (Phyllis) Burris, and Brian (Lisa) Lyght; three grandchildren, Shyanne Burris, Caitlyn Lyght, and Jacob Lyght; four great-grandchildren, Aliyah, Kobe, Jaylieanah, and Messiar; sisters, Lorraine (David) Wackershauser and Mary (Bart) Richards; step-brothers, Terry Curkeet, Bill Curkeet, Rick (Peggy) Curkeet, Kelly (Cathy) Curkeet, Gene Curkeet, and Loyd Jr. (Elizabeth) Curkeet; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; Bernard Lyght Sr.; brother, Bernard “Bernie” Lyght Jr.; step-father, Loyd Curkeet Sr.; step-brother, Donny Curkeet; sisters-in-law, Arlene Curkeet and Ann Curkeet. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg, at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
608-442-5002
Events
Visitation
Mon Sep 24, 2018 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Service
Mon Sep 24, 2018 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Memories
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Pamela A. (McCabe) Wunderlin
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I"m so sorry to hear that Bob had died. Great guy. Full of humor and kindness. I went to school with him in Platteville. I just remember too his wonderful laugh. He did enjoy life. My sympathies to his wife, children and family. He will be missed.
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Shyanne Burris
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My grandpa was a very loved man. He raised me into the woman I am today. I love n will miss him dearly. Your legacy will forever live on. We won't forget. Love you grandpa 143 Pumpkin (Shyanne)
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Mike and Sharen Hook
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We did Boy Scouts with Bob and Connie for many years. He was a warm and welcoming person. Never an unkind word passed from him. He was always willing to help. Safe travels our friend. Mike and Sharen Hook
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Rhonda Simmons
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Sympathies to Bob's family. So sorry to hear of his passing. First met Bob during his work in the nursing home. Had lots of laughs and great times playing cards with him and Connie at Pete & Joyce's house many years ago. May God bless you all at this difficult time.
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Kay Vanderbilt
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I am so sorry that Bob has passed. I can not attend the service and don't have an address for Connie to send a card so this is my condolence card. I lived in Verona years ago and lived down the street from Bob and Connie. Our kids were in cub scouts together. My sympathies to Connie and the kids. I live in Oregon now and work in Verona. If Connie could call me I'd love to hear from her. I'm at 291-0909. Kay Vanderbilt
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Joan (holmes) Connors
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Connie and family
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, think of you often and will be
thinking of you in the days to come. wish I could be there for you, but live too far away.
love you,
Joan Connors