Robert "Bear" Whiteaker

STOUGHTON –Robert "Bear" Whiteaker, age 46, of Stoughton, passed over to meet his savior on Saturday, April 25, 2015. He was born on Dec. 10, 1968, in Milwaukee, the son of Walter and Kathy Whiteaker. Bear was fun-loving and full of life. His greatest passions were motorcycle riding with his fiancé, Kelly, and going fishing. He is survived by his parents; sister, Tammy (Jim) Detter; fiancé, Kelly, and their two children, Kayela and Koltan; son, Blayde (mother Dinyel); ex-wife, Ramona and their children, Megan and Katie; stepchildren, James and Angie; grandchildren, Jasmine, Jordan and Jayden; niece, Marissa; two nephews, Josh and Nate Lecy; and many step-grandchildren, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Angie; and both sets of grandparents. A Gathering Celebration Bear's Life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr. Madison on Wed. April 29, 2015 from 4 pm until 7 pm. Private family committal services will be held at a later date. Bear's final request was to make sure each of his children know how much he loved them and always will. Bear will be missed by all who cared about him. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420