Robert M. Pabich, age 79, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at his home on Roche-a-Cri Lake.
Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 2011 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Interment will be at the Cottonville Cemetery, Town of Preston, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roseberrys Funeral Home and again on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Robert was born February 21, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Michael and Suzanne (Wiater) Pabich. Served in the Korean War from 1952 to 1953. He married Joan A. Dombeck on November 7, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI. Bob worked as a carpenter for 20 years before becoming a teacher in the Milwaukee Public School System where he taught for 20 years, retiring in 1990. Bob moved to Adams County in 1998.
Bob had many interests and hobbies, and was never afraid to take on new challenges.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Laura; and sister, Kathleen.
Survivors include his wife, Joan of Friendship; sons: Gary (Leslie) and Dale; grandchildren: Brandon, Alicia, Dustin, and Robert; brother: Ronald (Maryann) Pabich. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Joan and family,
Bob was a good man who we will certainly never forget. He used to give me a hard time when I was younger but only because he was pushing me to succeed and do something with my life. We will all miss him but he wouldn’t want us to dwell on his passing. God bless you and your family-
Paul & Shannon
Dear Joan & family,
I taught Industrial Arts with Bob at Wilbur Wright Junior High 1972-1977. He was the old guy in the department at age 46. I naturally looked up to him as a mentor, learning more from him than any college course ever taught me. There was a lot of camaraderie among the staff then and Bob always added to the fun. Although we didn’t keep in touch over the years, I’m saddened to learn of his passing. He was a great man who touched my life and countless people he taught and worked with.
Sincerely,
Jay & (Jean) Berenschot