Robert J Barman Jr.
December 04, 1958 - April 23, 2024
Obituary
LODI - Robert J. Barman Jr. made his final delivery from earth on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Agrace HospiceCare from Bulbar ALS.
He was born on December 4, 1958, to Robert and Doris (Benish) Barman Sr.
Bob attended St. Francis School and Wisconsin Heights High School. He also attended UW Short Course and later Diesel Truck Driving School in Sun Prairie, Wis.
On August 2, 1980, he married his co-pilot in life Kathy Maier at St. John’s Church, Waunakee.
Bob and Kathy farmed for many years in Verona and then bought their farm in Lodi before he became a truck driver. He and his best dog friend Buddy put on many miles hauling any and everything throughout most of the U.S.
Bob was very fond of a variety of music but always favored listening to the Kristi B Band. He enjoyed taking his Ford Maverick out for drives especially with his grandkids and even the neighbor kids. Bob took pleasure talking with his trucking buddies. He also enjoyed spending time with family, watching the grandkids sports and taking them to the zoo. Bob was a loving father who would help whenever you needed anything.
Bob is survived by his wife, Kathy; his amazing daughters, Jenny Waldsmith and Sarah (Tony) Blodgett; his energetic grandkids, Keaton Waldsmith, Ayden Blodgett, Carter Waldsmith, and Sofia Blodgett; his siblings, Dave (Jan) Barman, Sandy Nowak, Jim Barman, Tom (Jackie) Barman, and Chuck Barman; his in-laws, Lori (Art) Meinholz; Kevin (Jane) Maier, Scott (Daun) Maier, and Keith (Lynn) Maier; and many family and friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Doris Barman, and in-laws, Linus and Ruth Ann Maier.
Memorial Service will be held at BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC PARISH AT ST. PATRICK CHURCH, 521 Fair St, Lodi, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, with the Rev. Fr. Enan Zelinski presiding. Inurnment will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Lodi. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 157 S. Main St., Lodi, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, and also at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
A special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Agrace and his medical care team.
In lieu of flowers use your resources to enjoy time with loved ones. Any monetary gift will be used for a donation to Agrace and ALS research.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 S. Main St.
(608) 592-3201