Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Robert J. DeKeyser, age 75, of Larsen, died Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. He was born February 27, 1938, in Neenah to the late Arthur and Esther (Fagley) DeKeyser. On October 3, 1959, Bob married Marlene Dolachek at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Neenah. For many years Bob worked as a mason until his retirement. He was very involved with Suburban Athletics for a number of years. Bob enjoyed snowmobiling, watching the Packers and Brewers, and restoring farm tractors with his son David.
Surviving Bob are two sons, David (Jodi) DeKeyser, of Neenah; Daniel DeKeyser, of Lake Geneva; grandchildren, Emily and Nick Weber, of Neenah; Makayla DeKeyser, Victoria and Tyler Koenig, all of Twin Lakes; sisters-in-law, Donna Johnson, Karen (Bob) Hebbe; nephews and nieces, Lindsay (Paula) Maine, Justin Stuck, Kevin Hebbe, Mark (Nicole) Johnson, Jill (Brad) Hartwell, Jami Johnson (special friend, Kris), Melissa (Ryan) DeMars, Julia Hebbe; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Along with his parents, Bob was also preceded in death by his wife, Marlene; one son, Michael DeKeyser; a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Richard Maine; sister-in-law, Joanne DeLisle; a nephew, Brian Graskey; and a niece, Wendy Johnson.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Thursday, February 27, 2014, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, 904 E. Main St. Winneconne, with a funeral service to follow at 6:00 p.m. Inurnment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Neenah.
Bob's family would like to thank Dr. Klinkhammer, Dr. Fischer, Pat Allen, Tim Laurin, and the entire Park View staff. You did so much for him and his family and will be forever in their thoughts and prayers. "That was easy".
If you wish, please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Cookie & Dave wrote on February 24, 2014
We didn't know you very long, but I loved you from the start, since I thought your wife , Marlene, was so beautiful, when I saw her in school, she was my idle, so long good friend and family , thank you for being part of our lives for a short while. My daughter, Jodi Liebhauser, your new daughter-in-law, loved you so much,she spent many, many, hours with you, I hope you keep her close in your heart, with yur sons, DAVE and DAN and you are with your son, Mike, hope you are all happy together. I know you are! Love you!
Karen Cartwright Neenah wrote on February 24, 2014
Dan and Family, Sending deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. May he rest, now that he is home with mom and Mike. My son Brett, and I lived across the hallway from you on Primrose Ct.
Lori & Len Hella wrote on February 24, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jodi& Dave and Dan and the rest of Bob's family. My heart was grateful to be able to be there with them as we witnessed him leave us to "catch the train" with Marlene! Much Love to you all and God Bless!
Pat Fahrenkrug wrote on February 24, 2014
I will forever remember the fun times that were had playing baseball with Bob as the coach during the S/A years. I especially loved the times when he would crack the ball over the fence with one arm during field practice. Rest in peace Bob.