Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Robert (Bob) L. Maveus, departed this world on July 9th, 2015 after a brief and courageous struggle with lung cancer at the age of 85.
Born Sept 9th, 1929 in Brodhead to Celia Olson and Frank Maveus Sr. Bob graduated from Brodhead High School and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin/River Falls where he was honored with recognition as a Lettered All-Time Football Player in 1950.
After living a few years in Minneapolis Bob and his family moved back to Brodhead.
Bob opened his flooring business, Bob's Carpets, in 1972. He enjoyed his business, employees and customers and would spend most days working there even after his son Dirk took over the business in 1994.
His other great pleasure was fishing in Northern Wisconsin. He often went with friends or alone with his boat to Minocqua WI.
When the children were younger, Bob and his family would camp each summer traveling throughout the Northern United States. Later Bob and his wife, Carol traveled many places around the world. When the senior years arrived Bob and his wife traveled to Arizona with their trailer and in later years spent several months each winter in St. Augustine, Florida.
Bob is survived by his wife, Carol, daughters, Julie (Dan) Brummel of Madison, Laura (Gary) Steuck of Verona, sons, Dirk of Brodhead, Todd of Madison, Rob of Madison and Jon of Cross Plains. Grandchildren: Travis Coplien of Brodhead, Paul (Jackie) Berenger of Huntley IL, Rachel Braun of Madison, Parker and Griffin Maveus of Mesa AZ, Zack and Matthew of Huntley IL and a niece Rose Anne, daughter of Frank Maveus Jr.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Celia, his brother, Frank Jr. who was a paratrooper, killed while on patrol during WWII and granddaughter, Victoria Maveus Braun 16, killed in an auto accident in 2010.
Bob was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brodhead.
A heartfelt thank you to Mike and Bonnie Martin for years of special friendship with Bob.
We would also like to thank all of the staff at Wood's Crossing for their kindness and compassion.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 12:00 noon at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Brodhead with Reverend Peder Johanson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the Church. EVERSON FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family.