Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Robert F. Waters, age 96, of Winneconne, died Monday, August 12, 2013, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh. He was born July 20, 1917, in the town of Algoma to the late William and Katherine (Porte) Waters. Bob served his country during World War II in the Navy as a baker. On May 6, 1939, he married the one and only love of his life, Edna Baier. For 30 years Bob worked for Rockwell International in Oshkosh until his retirement in 1977. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and spending time at the family cottage on Lake Winneconne.
Bob was a devoted, caring husband, father, and grandfather who gave all to his family. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Edna Waters, of Oshkosh; three sons, Jerry (Kathy) Waters, of Winneconne; Ron (Debra) Waters, of Winneconne; and Rick (Cheri) Waters, of Omro; eight grandchildren, Jami (Scott) Sebastian, Shelby (Marshall) Rasmussen, Brent Waters (special friend, Rochelle Biermann), Rhonda (Tim) Whitford, Laura (Chris) Bahr, Wendy (Dan) Peterson, Michael (Nikol) Waters, Kristy Waters; sixteen great-grandchildren, Brendon, Brea, Abby, Brooke, Camryn, Brandon, Kylee, Mya, Cali, Zachary, Morgan, Alex, Brynn, Lyla, Coley, and Brett; two brothers, Stanley (Gert) Waters, Billy (Sandy) Waters; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Along with his parents, Bob was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters, Ray, Dolly, Eloise, Frank, Myrtle, LeRoy, Marcella, Phyllis, and Doris.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, 8 S. Fourth St. Winneconne, with Pastor Mark Albrecht and Pastor John Covach officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Park, Oshkosh. A visitation for family and friends will be on Friday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials may be made in Bob's name to St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, Winneconne.
Bob's family wishes to thank Pastor Albrecht, Pastor Covach, and the staff at Eden Meadows for all of the care and support given to him, and thanks for taking care of "Pops".
Please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Mueller Funeral Home
Winneconne
(920) 582-4242
Barb Rumlow wrote on August 21, 2013
we will miss bob at the pub hope all is well with rest of family
Steve Funnell wrote on August 16, 2013
my heart felt condolences to his Wife and Ron and Deb and the whole Waters family.
Ron I'm so sorry I did'nt make to the service .
Let me know if there's any way I can Help.
"Nicolet Bank Family" wrote on August 16, 2013
Our sympathy and sincere condolences go out to the entire Waters family during this difficult time. Your family will be kept in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger & Pat Baier wrote on August 15, 2013
Our sympathy to Aunt Edna and the Waters family.
Katie (Baker) Zastrow wrote on August 14, 2013
Edna and family, please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of Bob. I did not spend much time with him, but he was one of the very best.
Gregg Witte wrote on August 14, 2013
Rick, Cheri, Kristy, Brett & the Waters family: So sorry to hear of the passing of your father, grandfather, & great grandfather "Pops" - my sympathy to you all.
Ken & Cheri Flock wrote on August 14, 2013
Rick, Cheri, Kristy & Brett,
So very sorry for your loss. If there's anything we can do please let us know.
Randy & Kathy Steinert wrote on August 13, 2013
Kathy and Jerry and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you through this difficult time. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Sue Robinson wrote on August 13, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to Aunt Edna and the Waters family.
Holly K Brown wrote on August 13, 2013
Uncle Bob will never be forgotten. Being at the cottage meant seeing Uncle Bob sitting on his deck or on his John Deere Tractor enjoying the lake and all who were there. He will truly be missed and my heart goes out to Aunt Edna and his wonderful family.