Robert Schaetzka
A gathering will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Interment will be at the Easton Cemetery.
Robert was born June 26, 1932 in Abbotsford, Wisconsin to Louis Emil and Angeline (Parks) Schaetzka. He married Lou Ann Colby on May 22, 1954 in Adams, Wisconsin. They made their home in Oxford, Wisconsin where they raised five children. Robert owned and operated Schaetzka Trucking & Forrest Products since 1959.
Robert semi-retired in 1994, and enjoyed a long retirement.
Robert enjoyed fishing, woodworking, hunting, Nascar, watching the Packers, and watching the wildlife at his pond.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Emil and Angeline Schaetzka; two brothers and four sisters.
Survivors:
Wife: Lou Ann Schaetzka of Oxford, Wisconsin
Son: Terry (Carol Schanke) Schaetzka of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: Tim (Sue) Schaetzka of Oxford, Wisconsin
Daughter: LuJean Mason of Union Grove, Wisconsin
Daughter: Lanita Jane (Tim Babcock) Schaetzka of Oxford, Wisconsin
Son: Ricky (Sandy) Schaetzka of Oxford, Wisconsin
Sister: Elsie Maxwell of Marshfield, Wisconsin
Sister: Violet Brown of New Mexico
Grandchildren: 12
Great-Grandchildren: 11
Great-Great-Grandchild: 1
Brother-in-law: Ed Colby of Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Brother—in-law: Gordon Langer of Friendship, Wisconsin
Further survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Let those wonderful memories of happy times surround you and bond your family together during this difficult time. I know I have many wonderful memories of Bob.
Terry, Tim & Families, so sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss.
Terry and Carol, so sorry for the loss of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Shelly
Thinking of you and your family.
Terry Tim and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry and family. So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Keeping you in our prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry, Carol and all the family, So sorry about your Dad. Losing parents is very hard but they created many memories for us to remember so that will help you through this. Take care, we’re thinking of you. Pat & Tom
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this heart saddening time. Bob was a great man and will be deeply missed!
Our sympathies for your loss.
Terry, Tim, Rick and Families,
So sorry for your loss. Keep the good memories close and they will help you during this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Lou, Lanita and Tim, we are sad to hear of your loss but will be here to help in anyway we can. Call us if you need advise or a shoulder to rest on. Prayers and wishes for your added strength in these trying times. God be with you.
Tim and Sue and Rick and Sandy and families so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick, Sorry to hear about your father. Thinking of you and the whole family. Mike
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Bob is at peace with no suffering. It is hard to lose a love one, but it helps to share all your memories and good times with family and friends. He will never be forgotten. Love to all.
Terry and Tim so sorry to hear of your dads passing. May the memories be helpful in this time. You and your families are in are thoughts and prayers.
We’re very sorry for your loss. You guys are in our thoughts & prayers. Bob is finally at peace
Lou Ann, Jane and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
you are all in my prayers and karen said it all
Sorry for your loss
To the Schaetzka, We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Share all your beautiful memories together and hold each other close.
Condolences to the family. He is at peace and pain free now. Our “Trucker Family in Heaven” has gained one more angel to watch over those of us left behind. When thunder rolls, it is just our truckers rehashing old times. What a reunion they must be having!
Terry, Tim and family so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. If there is any thing we can do please feel free to call.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
As you hold each other close, share your memories. MAY God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
Lou Ann and all the family, We extend our sympathy in Bob’s passing. As our days become fewer on the face of this great land, we look back at the things we have done, the relatives and friends we shared fellowship with and remember the good times we were a part of. May you all be blessed to do the same. I will not be able offer condolences in person as I will be out of the area, however we extend condolences now and pray that Bob may Rest in Peace!
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss.
Terry, Carol & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Please keep your memories and family close. Share all the good times, the laughter and your Dad’s love. May the Lord grant you His Peace.