Robert A. Highsmith
May 24, 1940 - May 16, 2026
Obituary
SUN PRAIRIE - Robert A. Highsmith, age 85, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at UW Hospital and Clinics. He was born on May 24, 1940, in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Harold and Doris (Bowsher) Highsmith.
Bob graduated from Glen High School. He worked hard throughout his life to provide for his family and retired from Chrysler after 31½ years of dedicated service. Over the years, Bob worked on the assembly line, drove vehicles off the line, transported cars to the mechanical station, and eventually worked in the plant’s maintenance department.
Bob was an avid Green Bay Packers fan who enjoyed spending time with his dogs, tinkering around the house, and working on cars - especially his purple 1999 Plymouth Prowler. He always liked to keep busy and was happiest when he had a project to work on.
Bob is survived by his wife, Karen; brother, Ronald (Ellen) Highsmith; twin sister, Judy Pigoni-Grant; five children, Bettina Elwood, Katrina (Ed Pifer) Kloth, Robin Highsmith, Matthew (Kristen) Coutts and Andrya (Erik Olsen) Coutts; grandchildren, Amber, Randy, Trinity, Lilly, Cosette, Jorja and Jameson; and great-grandchild, Mya. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Steve Hudson; and grandson, Christopher.
In keeping with Bob's wishes, no services will be held.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
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