Robert Lester Harrison Sr.
May 10, 1938 - January 15, 2021
Obituary
STOUGHTON - Robert L. Harrison, age 82, of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. He was born on May 10, 1938, in Sumpter, Wis., to Royce and Lorene (Litscher) Harrison.
The eldest of five, Robert was raised in North Freedom and attended Baraboo High School. He married Diane Segebrecht on July 1, 1961, in Madison. Robert was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. He owned and operated a large farm in Stoughton for nearly 15 years. As the children moved out, Robert started B & D Roofing and Siding. He was quite proud of his business and was very dedicated to its success.
Robert enjoyed getting together with family at gatherings/holiday events and loved playing with the grandkids. He was an avid Packers and Badgers football fan. Robert loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed keeping bees and feeding and watching the birds. He also enjoyed antiquing with friends and was active as a volunteer at the Rock River Thresheree.
Robert is survived by his wife, Diane; two daughters, Teresa (Jeff) Kleinschmidt and Lisa Jacobson; son, Robert Harrison, Jr.; granddaughter, Sara (Antonio) Coronel; former son-in-law, Brian Jacobson; three grandsons, Doug Jacobson, Chris (Ashley) Jacobson and Paul Kleinschmidt; two great-grandsons, Tyler Jacobson and Sylvan Kleinschmidt; great-granddaughter, Marvella Kleinschmidt; sister, Janice Weisel; and two brothers, Jim Harrison and Don (Deb) Harrison. He was preceded in death by both parents; and brother, Royce Harrison, Jr.
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 10 a.m., on Saturday, March 20, 2021, with Pastor Paula Geister-Jones presiding. A visitation will be held at the funeral home with updated hours from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, social distancing and face masks will be required. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590
Events
Visitation
Fri Mar 19, 2021 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care • 1358 Hwy 51 N. @ Jackson St., Stoughton, WI 53589
Memorial Service
Sat Mar 20, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care • 1358 Hwy 51 N. @ Jackson St., Stoughton, WI 53589
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Bob was a good man of high integrity. He did a lot of excellent roof work for me. He honored his word always, and then some. He was still doing work at over 80 yrs old-AWESOME. Condolences to his family. A big loss.
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Lindsay Wasson
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He was a great man as my landlord. Always had a smile on his face and had a respect for one another. He will be greatly missed.
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Walt Blaskowski
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Condolences to the family. I enjoyed knowing Bob thru the years. Both thru Stoughton Lumber and he has worked on my own personal buildings as well. A great man.....