Robert F. 'Whitey' Jenkins
January 24, 1937 - February 18, 2012
Obituary
OREGON -Robert F.“Whitey” Jenkins, age 75, of Oregon, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on Jan. 24, 1937, in Madison. Robert was married 53 years to his high school sweetheart, Norma J. Peterson. He was a longtime resident of Oregon and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and served in the US Army from 1959 to 1962. Robert was a successful business owner starting Jenkins Builders in 1962, retiring in 2002. He built many homes and businesses in the Oregon, Brooklyn and Madison areas. Robert was a long time active member of Zor Shrine having joined in 1966, being elected Potentate in 1994. He was a member of Lakeland Shrine Club, Royal Order of Jesters and an original member of the Zor Shrine Wranglers. He was also a member of Scottish Rites, York Rite and Oregon Masonic Lodge 151. He took great pride in all his efforts to support the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Robert was preceded in death by his father Oscar Jenkins, mother Dorothy Wade,brother Kenneth Jenkins Jr., and brother-in-law Richard Andersen, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife, Norma; two children, Ron (Julie) Jenkins of Oregon, and Sue (Brian) Conner of Portage; three grandchildren, that were his pride and joy, Kevin Tolzmann and Emily and Eric Conner; sisters, Sheila Andersen of Oregon, Cleo (Carl) Smith of Waukesha, Nancy Wanless of Madison, and Linda (Sam) Musillami of Fallbrook, Calif.; sister-in-law, Linda Jenkins of Madison; brother-in-law, Phillip L. Peterson of Oregon; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 with the Rev. Paul Markquart presiding. Burial will be at Prairie Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until time of the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriner's Childrens Hospital or St.John’s Lutheran Church.
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Burial will be at Prairie Mound Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriner's Childrens Hospital or St.John’s Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until time of the service on Tuesday.
Funeral services will be held at ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 with the Rev. Paul Markquart presiding.
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Brian Conner
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Thanks for being a great father-in-law and grandfather who was always there to help and support my family. I couldn't of asked for a better father-in -law who took great pride in his family. Thanks for all that you have done and made possible for myself, my wife, and especially for your loving grandchildren. Thanks for letting me into your family and marrying your loving daughter. May you rest in peace until we meet again. God Bless.
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Barb and Homer Homann
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We are sad to hear the news. We have so many memories of times spent with Whitey and Norma. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
Barb and Homer
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Greg and Diane Lombardi
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Dear Norma, Sue, Ron and the rest of the family,
We are so saddened to hear of Robert's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. We know how wonderful your family is, and the strength you find from each other. This family bond, along with your strong faith in God, will eventually ease the pain. Just know if you need anything, we are only a phone call away.
Much Love Always,
Greg and Diane
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J Kevin & Janet Johnson
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Norma and family we offer our deepest sympathy to you all. One of the many things we can recall is Whitey really not liking to get into his tux. The Pote party in Eau Claire in 1994 still requested the Divan wear tux. Then we pulled off the "overall caper" and as he introduced the Divan we all came our wearing bib overalls! So many good times to recall again our sympathy. Kev & Jan
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Hazel Gaard
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Norma, Julie and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in the Days and Weeks ahead.
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Clark & LuAnne Dupont
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Sincere wishes are sent from both of us.
We are so sorry for your loss.