Robert J. Wichelt, age 91 of Oregon formerly of Monroe, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Robert was born on November 7, 1924 in Juda, the son of George F. and Bertha (Hiltbrand) Wichelt. Bob met the love of his life, Beverly A. Murphy, while attending a dance at Monroe's Turner Hall and were married on January 5, 1950 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Blanchardville. Bob and Bev farmed in Juda for 14 years before moving to Monroe where they resided for 33 years. Bob was employed for the Monroe Streets and Sanitation Department for over 20 years before retiring in 1987. Bob and Bev had lived in Oregon for the past 18 years until Bev preceded him in death on February 6, 2016. Bob valued time spent with his family, road trips across the United States with the Rocky Mountains among his favorite destinations, watching football (especially the Packers), and in his early years was an avid hunter.
He is survived by a daughter, Suzanne (Heinz) Kleisch of Oregon, WI; a son, Joseph Wichelt; a grandson, Steven Wichelt, both of Kaukauna; two sisters-in-law, Betty Wichelt of Monroe, and Billy Seiberlich (Mel Sensenbrener) of Madison; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beverly; a brother, Kenneth Wichelt; a sister, Alice (Nate) Schoepfer; and a sister-in-law, Gloria Harris.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Clare of Assisi Parish at St. Victor Catholic Church with Father Michael Klarer and Father Gary Wankerl concelebrants. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Robert are suggested to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. The Newcomer Funeral Home, Monroe, is assisting the family. To sign the online guestbook or send a condolence visit www.newcomerfuneralhome.net.
His family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Agrace HospiceCare for the wonderful care given to Robert.
"Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, your spirit lives within me, forever in my heart." - author unknown
He is survived by a daughter, Suzanne (Heinz) Kleisch of Oregon, WI; a son, Joseph Wichelt; a grandson, Steven Wichelt, both of Kaukauna; two sisters-in-law, Betty Wichelt of Monroe, and Billy Seiberlich (Mel Sensenbrener) of Madison; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beverly; a brother, Kenneth Wichelt; a sister, Alice (Nate) Schoepfer; and a sister-in-law, Gloria Harris.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Clare of Assisi Parish at St. Victor Catholic Church with Father Michael Klarer and Father Gary Wankerl concelebrants. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Robert are suggested to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. The Newcomer Funeral Home, Monroe, is assisting the family. To sign the online guestbook or send a condolence visit www.newcomerfuneralhome.net.
His family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Agrace HospiceCare for the wonderful care given to Robert.
"Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, your spirit lives within me, forever in my heart." - author unknown