Robert Charles Reuss D.D.S.
March 23, 1938 - May 14, 2015
Obituary
Reuss, Robert Charles, DDS
SUN PRAIRIE/MADISON- Robert Charles Reuss, DDS, age 77, died peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, May 14, 2015. He was born on March 23, 1938, at Ingalls Hospital in Harvey, Ill., to parents Clarence and Elsie Reuss. He had many fond memories of growing up in Blue Island, Ill. After graduating from high school, Robert attended the University of Illinois in Champaign and the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. Robert married Karen Amft on Aug. 5, 1961. From 1963 to 1965, Robert was a dentist in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a Captain at Strategic Air Command in Omaha, Neb. In 1965, Robert and his family moved to Madison, where he began his dental practice. He became a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry in 1988 and was a leader in the dental community throughout his career. Robert was an active member of the United Church of Christ. Robert married Sandra Rook on May 23, 1998, in Windsor. After retiring, he lived on Oxbow Lake in Presque Isle and spent winters in Arizona. Robert enjoyed playing the piano and listening to classical music. He was a talented craftsman, avid golfer and creative model train enthusiast. A life-long fisherman, Robert enjoyed countless hours fishing with his parents, siblings, children, and grandchildren. Robert treasured time with his family above all. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elsie Reuss; brother, Bus Reuss; sisters, Gayle Holste and Jeanine Caudill; sister-in-law, Nancy Reuss; and brothers-in-law, Ken Holste and Larry Caudill. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Reuss of Sun Prairie; daughters, Lynn Reuss of Eau Claire, Sarah Orr (Jeffrey) of Madison, and Amy Jensen (Jerard) of Cross Plains; granddaughters, Lauren Jensen and Elena Jensen; grandson, Henry Orr; step-sons Erick Rook of Phoenix, Arizona and Tony Rook of Sun Prairie; and nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at WINDSOR UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 4434 Second St., Windsor, at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2015. Visitation will be held at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Memorial donations can be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg WI 53711. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu May 28, 2015 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Windsor United Church of Christ • 4434 Second St., Winsor, WI 53598
Service
Thu May 28, 2015 @ 3:00 PM CDT
Windsor United Church of Christ • 4434 Second St., Winsor, WI 53598
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Barb Hyder
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My name is Barb (Rowe) Hyder and I am a past employee of Dr. Reuss. I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Reuss's passing. I actually had been searching for him recently. I currently live in St. Charles MO and my mom, who was a patient of Dr. Reuss, and who lives in Cottage Grove, called me to let me know about his passing. I loved working for him. I remember his love of fishing. Me and the staff I worked with at the time, even gave have him a fishing hat for one birthday like that of Lt. Colonel Henry Blake from MASH loaded with fishing lures.....I'll try to find that picture and upload it. He was gentle and kind and smart and funny and generous and cared a great deal about his employees and patients. I will always remember him with much admiration and love. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace in the coming days and may God bless him in his new journey.
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Lynn Turcott
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Rob's love for nature developed for him early on in his life. He shared that joy with his family and friends. He wanted to preserve the environment for the generations after him. We will miss you and think of you often when the fish are running.
Love Lynn
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betty leiser
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Jeannie
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So sorry to hear that Dr. Reuss has passed. He truly was an angel disguised as a dentist! He was always so kind, cheerful, funny ... and was truly an artist in the way that he could fix teeth. When I first went to see him ... I was a teenager from a broken home with a history of some traumatic experiences with a pretty brutal dentist. Dr. Reuss was always so reassuring and calm ... allowing me to feel comfortable in his dental chair. He always asked about my mom and my siblings. He took such wonderful care of his patients. I will never forget you ... Dr. Reuss. Peace.
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SHARLENE
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SANDY - SENDING OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU ON ROB'S PASSING..
MAY YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU JOY.
FONDLY - SHARLENE & STUART FLOAM THE VILLAGES, FL.
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Thornton
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Dr. Reuss became our family dentist when his office was on Atwood Avenue, I think back in the late 60s or early 70s. To this day, several dentists have commented on the excellent work he did back then that is still holding up today! When one of our elderly friends who was absolutely petrified of any dentist and hadn't been seen by one in years mentioned her fear, of course I referred her to Dr. Reuss who she faithfully went to until her passing. When a job transfer landed us in Milwaukee for a few years, we still drove back to Madison for our checkups, but then a few years later were transferred to Chicago and we finally decided we reluctantly had to find a new dentist. I will never forget his kindness when my mother, a patient of his for years, had to be admitted to a nursing home and he sent her a large floral bouquet there that touched her so deeply. So thank you for all the good years in your care!