Robert William Evans
April 03, 1925 - December 10, 2019
Obituary
MADISON - Robert W. "Bob" Evans, age 94, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at Heritage Monona. He was born on April 3, 1925, in Madison, the son of Richard and Clara (Schleicher) Evans. Bob was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in the European theater. Bob married Doris J. Day on May 13, 1950, in Madison.
Bob was a lifetime Madison resident with a commitment to family and a love of outdoor adventures. He was a loving husband to his wife of 69 years, a committed father and a caring grandfather. Bob approached life with humor, common sense and gratitude. He was the owner of Evans Industrial Communications, Inc., a small family business he led for 40 years with integrity and caring for employees and customers. In 2019, he achieved 40 years of sobriety with the support of Alcoholics Anonymous. Bob was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Monona for 60 years, and a long-time member of the Madison Dive Club where he made lifelong friends and was active in scuba diving, water rescue, hunting trips and family gatherings.
Bob is survived by his wife, Doris; son, Steven (Laurie) Evans; daughter, Diane (Tom) McHugh; grandchildren, Sarah (Lee) Townsend, , Rachel (Tony) Thibeau, David (Enye), Daniel (Kristel) and Jonathan McHugh; great-grandchildren, Luke Steinberg, Seth and Miria McHugh; sister, Beverly Engeldinger; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service will be held at ST. STEPHEN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA, 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Monona, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, with Pastor Elisa Brandt presiding. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Memorials may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous at aa.org. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Visitation
Mon Dec 16, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Stephens Lutheran Church (Monona) • 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Monona, WI null
Service
Mon Dec 16, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Stephens Lutheran Church (Monona) • 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Monona, WI null
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Jim Skelton
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I’m sorry to hear about Bob’s death although he lived a long and productive life. I had the honor of knowing him through the friends of Bill He was a man of integrity, honesty, and faith. The obit doesn’t mention his brave service in WW II. He also was helpful to many people, had a great smile , and was very much respected. I will miss him. Thanks Bob for a good life.
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Terri Hamilton
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I knew Bob Evans as a nice man and loving father, having grown up a few houses down the street and being a childhood friend of his daughter Diane. He will be deeply missed and remembered so fondly. Terri Hamilton
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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 Evans. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on April 25, 2015.
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Michael Stewart
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I was sad to hear of the passing of Robert Evans. My first introduction to "Uncle Bob" came on a road trip in Wisconsin with his niece Barb. She lovingly described this man to me including but not limited to aspects like his work ethic, his caring quality with his employees when he had his business and his wonderful adventurous spirit.
It was not too long after that I met the man with "the smile". Although the meeting was brief, "Uncle Bob" was friendly, warm and welcoming. I was fortunate to see him a couple of times after that.
I am grateful to have met this husband, father, veteran and friend to many. My sincere condolences to his family.
Michael D Stewart