Robert W. Ford, Jr.
February 21, 2011
Obituary
MADISON- Our beloved son, Robert W. Ford Jr., age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 21, 2011. He was born in Madison, on March 5, 1970, to Robert Sr. and Judy Ford. Rob lived his entire life on the Eastside of Madison, graduating from La Follette High School in 1988. He loved sports, especially hockey which he played his entire childhood and youth. Rob was an avid NASCAR fan, Packers and Badgers fan and Elvis fan. Through all of the challenges in his short life, he was a loving son, brother and friend to all. Rob is survived by his parents, Bob and Judy; his sister, Jamie; brother, Mike Doll; his grandmother, Mary Adams; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred Manthe, Karl and Anna Busker, Marvin Ford and James Adams; as well as his uncle, Marvin Ford Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. Rob, we will always love you and miss you. He whom you love and lose is no longer where he was before. He is now where ever you are.
Cemetery:
Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens.
Visitation:
A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.
Service:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Avenue, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding.
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Tricia Peterson Buscher
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Rest in Peace Rob. I'm truly sad to hear of your passing. I will always remember the great laughs we had in highschool. To Rob's family I send you prayers and my deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I'm so sorry for your loss. Rob was a great guy.
MM
Marianne mulcahy
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Robby may you rest in peace, you have been very well known by many, whose hearts are breaking and are in an awww of your life. You charished your friends and family to the upmost. My best memory of you was when we were in Middle school together and you always picked on me as your friend. I also recall seeing you back in the late 80's at the Daytona 500 in Florida, we had not seen each other for years and there we were face to face and the conversations started up again as if we had never lost touch with one another. My heart goes out to your family and friends. May you rest in peace and know you were loved by many whom will miss you dearly.
Your true friend at heart always and forever,
Marianne Mulcahy
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Lonna Johnson
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My daughter Debbie was friends with Rob, but I got the impression you didn't like her much. They both had drug/alcohol problems but I do think they really cared about each other - she talked to me of Rob often. I plan on making sure she makes his visitation at least. My brother-in-law died of alcoholism and it was ugly (ironically his name was Rob). I hope your Rob's passing was more peaceful. My heart goes out to your family.
KC
Kim and Ron Chamberlain
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Our deepest sympathy to your family at this time of grief. We will keep Rob in our prayers. Peace be with you.
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Sissy Haskins(Oscar)
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Bob, Judy, Jamie and family. I am so sorry to hear of Rob's passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
JB
Jim and Tina Burse'Jackson
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We will miss you very much...We love you...