Robert Garrott

STOUGHTON / MADISON – Robert Charles “Bob” Garrott, age 77, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Agrace HospiceCare in the loving presence of his family. He was born on August 12, 1949, in Madison, WI, the son of William and Ruth (Atkins) Garrott. 

Bob graduated from Madison West High School in 1967 and attended UW-Oshkosh. He married Jane Tiedt on August 31, 1974, in Columbus, WI. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve for six years with an honorable discharge. Bob worked for the UW Credit Union for 27 years, retiring in 2014. Upon retirement, he and Jane traveled during the fall season and wintered in Sebring, FL, where his daughter and her family live. Bob was an avid golfer, having learned to golf at a young age at the Nakoma Country Club. He attended the UW football games as a season ticket holder and enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers. Bob loved to talk with anyone interested about history, travels or about his family.

Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jane; daughter, Melissa Rose (Gene) Moeller; granddaughter, Ashley Jane (Liam) Garrott-Hansen; sister, Patricia (Alan) Hanson; brothers-in-law, James Leslie, John (Polly) Tiedt; sisters-in-law, Trudy Tiedt, Mary (Mike) Frodel, Jean (Glenn) Weisensel and Liza Garrott; and many loved nieces, nephews and friends; and life-long friend, Steve Damman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Joseph and Rosella Tiedt; brothers, William Garrott and Thomas Garrott; sisters, Linda Hanson and Barbara Leslie; brothers-in-law, Craig Hanson and Gerald Tiedt; and sister-in-law, Ann Tiedt.

A visitation will be held at Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Care, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., followed by a graveside service at Spring Prairie Hauge Cemetery, Town of Leeds.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bob’s name to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. The family extends a special thank you to Agrace and to the UW Carbone Cancer Center staff.

You were a loving husband, father and grandfather (papa). You gave us your best in life. We will always love you and will miss you dearly.