Robert E McKee
August 15, 1939 - July 09, 2020
Obituary
FITCHBURG - Robert E. McKee, age 80, of Fitchburg, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Aug. 15, 1939, in Madison, the son of William E. and Florence A. McKee. Robert graduated from Verona High School in 1957. On Sept. 6, 1958, he married his high school sweetheart, Janet Dahlman in Monona, Wis.
Robert worked at Hults / Thorstad for 15 years. He was a fleet supervisor at GTE / Verizon for 30 years prior to retiring. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing, but most of all he looked forward to family vacations in Door County.
Robert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janet; daughters, Donna (Roger) Sorenson and Cheryl (Tom) Chanos; son, Rob (Sherry) McKee; grandchildren, Anna (Bob) Schmitz, Michael Sorenson, Eric Chanos, Melanie (Gage) Maurer, Alexa Chanos, and Trey and Owen McKee; great-granddaughter, Hazel Rae Schmitz; sisters, Elizabeth Rotar and Barbara J. McKee (Richard Rocha); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William E. McKee; mother, Florence A. McKee; and brother, William F. McKee III.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH AT ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1905 W. Beltline Highway, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, with Father David Carrano presiding. A private burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday. Please expect to wear a mask and observe social distancing. Family and friends wishing to attend via live stream may do so by visiting Bob’s obituary on the Gunderson website and following the live stream link.
Special thanks to the caring staff at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dementia/Alzheimer’s Alliance or to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
"Go rest high on that mountain, son, your work on earth is done."
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Wed Jul 15, 2020 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Good Shepherd Catholic Parish at the St. Joseph Church (Madison) • 1905 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Wed Jul 15, 2020 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Good Shepherd Catholic Parish at the St. Joseph Church (Madison) • 1905 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison, WI null
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Cheryl Zeise-Schmidt
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Dennis and I have only great memories of Bob. He was always friendly and rarely a negative word. What a great mechanic - so grateful for his work on our cars in the past. Our sympathy to Janet and the rest of the family. Rest In Peace.
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Tom Chanos
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Lynn Egeness
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I have many happy memories as a child going up north to Pelican Lake with all of you. Uncle Bob and my Dad would go out fishing in the early morning. We would have a big fish fry at the end of the week.
I will miss Uncle Bob's smile at all our family gatherings. Our deepest sympathies to all of you he loved so much.
Love, Lynn & Wen Egeness
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Diane Miller
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We're sending sympathy and hugs to Aunt Boots, cousins Donna, Cheryl & Robbie, and family. I will miss Uncle Bob's big smile. I do have fond memories of our family camping trips at Okee, wonderful conversations around our camp fire at night, and boat rides on the Wisconsin River to "Zips" for ice cream treats and sight seeing. He was always ready for adventures, and I remember him as a person with a kind heart. I miss him and will carry fond memories of him with blessings, love, and peace. Love to all. Diane and Kurt Miller
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Karen Chappell
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Janet, Rob & Sherry, Donna & Roger, Cheryl & Tom and all the grand kids. We were blessed to get to know you as our daughters father in law. We always enjoyed seeing you on our trips back to visit the kids. I will always remember your kind smile and warm, welcoming, positive ways. Our deepest condolences.
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Bobbie Brandner
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Bootsie,, our deepest sympathy on loss of Bob. We so enjoyed the few visits we got to have with the two of you on your visits to Hamilton. Seemed we never got around to another visit to Wisconsin. Donna, Cheryl and Robbie, your Dad was a special person and wish we could have spent more time with them.
Bobbie and Butch Brandner