Robert Gaylord "Bob" Grender

MOUNT HOREB-Robert Gaylord "Bob" Grender, age 90, of Mount Horeb, passed away on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at Ingleside Manor. He was born on Dec. 22, 1929, in Mount Horeb, the son of Reuben and Gena (Nelson) Grinder. Bob graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1947. He married the love of his life, Carol (Boley) Grender, on Aug. 7, 1954, at Perry Lutheran Church in Daleyville. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked for Oscar Mayer retiring in 1989. After retirement, he ushered the UW college hockey, football and men's basketball games. Bob was baptized, confirmed and married at Perry Lutheran Church. As lifetime member there, he also took great pride in being the church cemetery's grounds keeper. He gave back to his community by donating over 11 gallons of blood to the Red Cross and was a member of the Mount Horeb American Legion Post 113. Bob was known for playing horseshoes and was an avid bowler. His greatest joy was his family; no matter what the event, he was there to show support to and be with his loved ones. Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carol; son, Jim (Cathy) Grender; daughters, Debra Rochon, Anita (Kevin) Connors and Cindy (Dennis) Kahl; sister, Nancy (Kenneth) Stamn; sisters-in-law, Doris Paulson and Judy (Stanley) Barrelman; brothers-in-law, Donovan (Charlain) Boley, Robert (Gwen) Boley and Gary (Pat) Boley; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. He was also survived by many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Sandra Grender and Marcia Grender; son-in-law, Paul Rochon; brother, Wayne (Mardell) Grender; brothers-in-law, Otis Paulson, Vernus (Elaine) Boley and Milton (Jane) Boley; and sister-in-law, Joyce (Darrell) Judd. A funeral service will be held at PERRY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1057 WI-78 Trunk, Mount Horeb, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, with the Rev. Kelli Fisher presiding. Burial will be held at Perry Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. The family would like to say a special thank you to everyone at Ingleside Manor for their love and support for over a year that Bob was there. Memorial donations may be made to Bob's family to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb Funeral & Cremation Care 500 North 8th Street (608) 437-5077