Robert James 'Rob' Comeau

Robert James 'Rob' Comeau

December 20, 1956 - March 18, 2011

Obituary

Comeau, Robert James"Rob"TOWN OF MIDDLETON-Robert James "Rob" Comeau, age 54, passed away at home with his family by his side on Friday, March 18, 2011, following a long illness. He was born on Dec. 20, 1956, in Milwaukee, the son of Robert Edward and Marie Joyce (Mayer) Comeau. From the tops of the mountains to the bottom of the ocean, Rob lived his life to the fullest. He graduated from Madison West High School. Rob was united in marriage to Kaia Johnson on June 30, 1979, in Madison. He loved spending time outdoors, rock and mountain climbing, diving and hiking. Rob also enjoyed cars and traveling with his family and friends. He was very creative and his keen eye for artistic design helped him in his career with Watts Landscape Service. Most recently he enjoyed doing drawings for his family and friends. Rob was a very kind, patient, faithful and giving man, always willing to help anyone in need, including volunteering at church and with Habitat for Humanity. Rob is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kaia; daughters, Aubrey (fianc, Nathan Schuster) Comeau, and Mariah (boyfriend, Sean Bayer) Comeau; adopted son, Brian (Sara Lemanski) Henderson and their daughter, Sophia Henderson; siblings, Diane (Allen Walters) Comeau, Gary (Colleen) Comeau, Mary (Jim Walworth) Comeau, Steve (special friend, Annie Reiss) Comeau; brother-in-law, Kerstan "Kurt" Johnson; and father-in-law, Kenneth Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and mother-in-law, Ruth-Ann Johnson. Private services will be held. We would like to thank all of our friends and family for their support and also to AnchorBank for all the countless ways you supported our family. Thanks also to Dr. Juckett and all the staff at UW Hospital and Clinics, the staff at HospiceCare and our church friends and family for all the support you have given also. Rob was not only a wonderful husband and dad but a best friend to all those whose lives he touched. He will be missed forever. Service: Private services will be held.

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Judy Pertzborn
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Kaia and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time, and in the days ahead. Hugs.
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Sara
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Aubrey and family: Thinking of you and sending hugs and love. May your wonderful memories and the coming of spring help you through the difficult days. Wishing you peace and comfort.
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Raymond & Pamela Hughes
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Dear Kaia and family,our hearts and prayers are with you and yor family. There is not much we can say or do. Please know we are sorry for your loss. Love Your cousin Ray
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Jennifer Riddle
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Aubrey, I am so sorry for your loss. I will have you and your family in my prayers. Love Jennifer
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Mary & Steve Throne
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Kaia, Aubrey & Mariah, With deepest sympathy in your loss. We always enjoyed the times we spent with Rob. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Ingrid
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Comeau Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

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