Robert Frank Shaske
Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Interment will be at the Bay View Cemetery, Necedah, Wisconsin at a later date.
Robert was born June 23, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to George Edwin and Mae Elizabeth (Stevens) Shaske. He married Arlene Mary Houk on September 11, 1954 at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Sullivan, Wisconsin. They made their home in Dousman, Wisconsin before moving to Grand Marsh, Wisconsin in 1976. Robert owned and operated Shaske Welding.
Robert enjoyed hunting, model airplanes, bead work, dart leagues, snowmobiling, boating, raising his animals, horseback riding, stock car racing, and riding his Harley Davidson.
Robert was a member of Dousman and New Chester Fire Departments, serving each department as Fire Chief; Boy Scout Leader, an Instructor for Dousman Snowmobile Club, and member of the Abate Motorcycle Club for 35 years.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mae Shaske; sister-in-law, Anita Shaske.
Survivors:
Wife: Arlene Shaske of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Brother: James Edward Shaske of Yazoo City, Mississippi
Daughter: Charlotte Ann (Jim Laack) Shaske of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Son: Michael Robert (Dianna) Shaske of Wales, Wisconsin
Son: Robert George (Sally Reise) Shaske of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Karen May (Bruce) Shaske-Burks of DeLand, Florida
Son: Russel James (Rose) Shaske of West Palm Beach, Florida
12 Grandchildren
20 Great-Grandchildren
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Our sympathy to Arlene and Family. It was our pleasure to have known Bob. We always enjoyed talking with him and sharing our mutual interest in motorcycling. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
The world just lost one of the greatest men.Bob and his whole family was close and dear friends of my family and mine. He’s. Riding his Harley with my husband “Dewey” and also “FL”.He will be greatly missed and our prayers are with the whole Shaske family.If any of you need anything just call.We Love you all dearly.Stacey Lecas Lenz,CharlotteAnn,Eleanor Lauterbach,John and Robert Lecas.
The world just lost one of the greatest men.Bob was a close and dear friend of my family and mine he will be greatly missed and our prayers are with the whole Shaske family.If any of you need anything just call.We Love you all dearly.Stacey Lecas Lenz,CharlotteAnn,Eleanor Lauterbach,John and Robert Lecas.
I am so sorry for your loss. I had a lot of fun with Bob and Arlene and also Rusty. Bob is probably having a beer with my mom now.
May you all find comfort and peace in his passing
Arlene, my deepest sympathy to you and the family. I have many memories of all of you. Sending prayers to help you through this time of sorrow.
Our deepest sympathy for the Shaske Family, Bob was a great man . Had him help Me on welding projects, He will be missed. God bless all of you in your time of sorrow !
We are so grateful that we had the pleasure of knowing this wonderful man. He will be greatly missed.
Arlene and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Tammy & Sandy @ Airgas
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He had many friends. Thoughts are with all of the family!!!
I will miss Bob We have been good friends for many years My condolences to his family. Carl Osborn
Although we have only known the Shaskes a short period of time, Bob and Arlene were always a pleasure. Our hearts and prayers go out to the whole family as he will truely be missed by mine. God Bless.
So sad to hear this. He was truly a good man. He will be greatly missed
Sorry for your loss. Keep a hold of all the great memories in your heart.
Bud and Carol Ann Alford Bob was such a good friend and always great to work with. We had lots of laughs over the years when I worked in the Grand Marsh area. Arlene and family, we send you our condolences during this trying time. You must know Bob is already welding for the big guy in Heaven. Bless you all.
My prayers are with you. Bob was always a good friend to my Grandfather and Grandmother. God Bless.
Our deepest sympathy , thinking of the family in this most difficult time. Rest in Peace Bob
Arlene and Family – Words cannot express our sorrow and sadness. Bob was a jack of all trades and never said no to anyone in need.
Our lives will never be the same without him. Our heart-felt condolences to you and all family members. R.F. Jr. will be deeply missed.
Our condolences to the Shaske family, we know he will be missed.
I’m sorry for your loss of a great man. He will be truly missed.
My sympathy to the Shaske family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have so many great memories of growing up with your family and am so sorry for your loss.
Mike and family, I was saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you and the family during this time.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers with the Shaske family.
Dear Arlene
Our deepest sympathy to you & your family
Kind Regards
Sue & Kelly Groat
& Laura Dirou
Perth Western Australia
Sorry for your loss thinking of you all.
so very sorry on your loss. as you comfort each other share your memories. May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
Sorry for your loss Justin. Our prayers are with you and your family.
sorry to hear of your loss. Uncle Bob was well loved .
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with the family
Our Sympathy To All of The Shaske Family , May God give you comfort & Peace during your time of Loss.
Our sympathy to all of the Shaske family. You are in our thoughts.
Arlene and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss. May the love and comfort of family and friends wrap their arms around you and give you peace and comfort.
So very sorry to the whole family, and those he touched all these years..he will be missed.