Robert "Bob" E. Schueler, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 29, 2016, with family by his side at Park View Health Center, Oshkosh. Bob was born on September 18, 1927, the son of Erwin and Verona (Wettstein) Schueler.
During high school Bob was involved with many activities including his passion for basketball. He graduated from Winneconne High School in 1945. Bob was a World War II Army veteran and proudly took the honor flight to Washington DC in 2012. He married Rita Rose Schlaefer on October 20, 1956, in Lomira WI. They made their home near Zittau, WI and later in Winneconne, WI. She preceded him in death in 1979. Bob was a member of St Mary Catholic Church in Winneconne since 1941. Following the precedent set by his father Erwin, Bob served for 21 years on the Winneconne School Board.
After moving from Appleton during high school Bob pursued cheese making at the family's Peerless Cheese Factory located near Zittau. He then went on to work in the paper industry, retiring from Kimberly Clark.
Bob especially enjoyed time at the cottage in Boom Bay on Lake Poygan with his family. From fishing to water skiing to bird watching, he shared his love for living on the water with family and friends.
After retirement, Bob enjoyed traveling with his special friend, Marilyn Coates, to many destinations including Hawaii, Alaska, Branson, Missouri, and California. Throughout his life he was an avid sports fan following the Brewers and Packers.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Aggie Schlaefer, and Helen and Al Zeleski.
Survivors include a very special friend, Marilyn Coates; three daughters, Anne (Steve) Haberkorn, Cathy (Scott) Behn, and Susie (Marty) Collins; two sons, Tim Schueler and Joe Schueler; brothers, Jerry (Jean), Ronald "Skip" (Mary Alice), Chuck (Winkie); six grandchildren, Chris Williams, Emily Radtke, Mike Radtke, Matt Schueler, Eric Schueler, Hayley Schueler; six great-grandchildren, Collin, Jesse, Linkoln, Adrian, Brielle, Violet; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Bob also enjoyed time spent with the numerous dogs his friends and family owned.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday, November 5, 2016, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church 210 Pleasant Dr. Winneconne. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Military honors will follow. Burial will be in the Winneconne Cemetery. Following the graveside service a luncheon will be served.
Bob's family would like to thank Ascension Hospice Care, Affinity Clinic on Jackson Street in Oshkosh, Dr. Kenneth Geller, and the Park View Health Center staff.
If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.