MOUNT HOREB - Robert J. “Bob” Jones, age 74, of Mount Horeb, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on Feb. 1, 1948, in Montello, the son of John and Joyce (Witt) Jones.

Bob graduated from Montello High School and received his degree in Engineering in Wisconsin Rapids. He married Beverly (Merrill) Jones on June 6, 1970. Bob worked for Wisconsin Department of Transportation for 36 years.

Bob was very active in the Mount Horeb community. He served as an usher, eucharistic minister and confirmation teacher at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Bob also spent many years as a Boy Scout leader, a member of the Jaycees, and coached and started the little league baseball program in Mount Horeb. The outdoors was near and dear to Bob, and he especially enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. He traveled to all 50 states and 16 countries. Woodworking and beekeeping were some of his favorite hobbies.

Robert is survived by wife of 51 years, Beverly; children, Kimberly and Shawn; and grandchildren, Kylie, Vincent and Tyler. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Joyce Jones; and son, Michael Jones.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 109 S. Sixth St., Mount Horeb, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, with Father Chahm Gahng presiding. Visitation will be held at Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb Funeral and Cremation Care, 500 N. Eighth St., Mount Horeb, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the church.

Memorials may be made to the UW Transplant Clinic (uwhealth.org/philanthropy). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb

Funeral & Cremation Care

500 N. Eighth St.

(608) 437-5077

Robert J. Jones

February 01, 1948 - February 03, 2022

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