Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Robert “Uncle Bob” J. Abell, 91, Mt. Morris, WI passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Uncle Bob was born in Oshkosh on April 25, 1933, the son of the Edward C. and Peg Abell. Bob attended Fox Valley Technical College and was a graduate of the Monroe Institute. For 44 years he was employed by Gilbert Paper Company. He was a former member of The Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 186, Winneconne; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Green Bay; Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Tripoli Temple, Milwaukee; and Winnebagoland Shrine Club, Oshkosh.
Bob was a Master Gardener, enjoying working in his yard and his many years of activities and volunteer work with the Master Garden Share and Garden Club in Wautoma. He loved travelling, reading, and entertaining family and friends at his lake home in Mt. Morris.
Survivors include: his nieces, Peg Gierke, Winneconne; Pam Daczyk, Allenville; great-niece, Jackie (Paul) Schulz; great-great-nieces, Victoria Palkovich Albright and Lauren Neabling; great- great-nephew, Brody Schultz. He is also survived by his special “kids”, Randy and Linda Vollrath; and wonderful cousins and friends.
Uncle Bob was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jackie (Jim) Soley; brother, Richard; brothers-in-law, Fred Gierke and Don Daczyk; and great-nephew, Jimmy Daczyk.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. A service will be held on Thursday at 12:00 noon at the funeral home. After the service a luncheon will be provided at Off the Wolf Supper Club in Winneconne. Cremation will follow and private inurnment will be at a later date at Lake View Memorial Park, Oshkosh.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Waushara Animal Shelter, The Shriner's, of St. Jude's in Uncle Bob's name.
If you wish, please submit online condolences to muellerfh.net.
Dave & Barb Rozek wrote on December 13, 2024
So sorry to hear of Uncle Bob's passing. Our deepest condolences.
Ruth Galow wrote on December 11, 2024
Pam and Peg: So sorry to read of "Ubcle Bob's" passing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you go thru a time of healing. Ruth Galow
Elsie Patterson wrote on December 11, 2024
Peg, Pam, and family. I am so sorry that I cannot attend Bob's funeral and say goodbye to him and give you my condolences in person. Pending bad weather and an iffy heater in my van have made the decision for me -- I just discovered that on Monday and I cannot get it in for service until next week! I know what a special relationship you girls and your families had with Bob, and all the good times you shared together. What great memories you will have. And what a full and interesting life he lived. My own memories of Bob are all put in an album for the Radloff/Patterson families. Over the years, he and I had many exchanges of old family information, which is a treasure for my own family -- he was a great source of information, and once we had email, that made is so much easier!
Please tell your family that my thoughts are with each of you. I really am sad to miss seeing all of you once again. Maybe a summer picnic??!! I'll bring along the albums. I will be thinking of you.
Donna Brown wrote on December 11, 2024
Pam and Peg, I was sorry to hear about your "Uncle Bob's" passing. My thoughts go out to you at this sad time.
Becky Ryf wrote on December 8, 2024
Peggy, Pam and family: Met your Uncle several times when you were with him. He was a smiley, happy kind soul. Sorry for your loss.
Bill and Anna Marie Martin wrote on December 8, 2024
We will miss Uncle Bob’s visits to the Blackfin Resort and Marina in Marathon, Fl. It was always a joy to see his smiling face. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and his many friends, especially his “special” kids, Linda and Randy. We didn’t know Uncle Bob well, but we admired his exuberance and zest for life. Rest in Peace, Uncle Bob.
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