Robert was a Town Board Supervisor for 10 years, and a Charter member of the Suring Area Firefighters. Robert also was a Deputy Sheriff for Oconto County for 11 years. He was a lifelong member of St. John's Church and had served as President, Church Elder, and School Board Member.
Survivors include his wife Evelyn; his sister, Justine Reicheit of Suring; one sister-in-law, Pearl Schuettpelz of Suring; one brother-in-law, Norman Schuettpelz of Racine; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Visitation was held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church with Pastor Russell Kampfer officiating. Burial in the church cemetery.