Robert O. “Bob” Cole Sr.

picRobert O. “Bob” Cole Sr., age 76, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.

Memorial services will be 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin.   Michael Lon Cole will officiate. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Military Honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.

Bob was born November 21, 1937 in Osawatomie, Kansas.

Following high school he enlisted in the United States Army serving in the Korean War. He later served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard from 1982 until 1986.

Bob worked at the VA Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona where he met Jeannette Petruska and they were married on January 7, 1973 in Phoenix.

In 1975 they moved to Wisconsin where he worked as a Respiratory Therapist at Adams County Memorial Hospital and in Mauston at Hess Memorial.  He then transferred to Riverview hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.  He became certified in Respiratory Therapy and then in 1984 went to work at the VA Hospital in Tomah.  Bob retired in the early 1990’s with 30 years government service.

Since retirement he enjoyed his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, going to auctions, and the companionship of his many dogs, the last being his German Shepard Kenai.

Bob was a member of the DAV and the NRA.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Norman & Cecelia Cole and his Great-Grandson, Camdyn Gabriel Slayton

Survivors:

Wife:  Jeanette Cole of Friendship, Wisconsin

Daughter:  Denise & Albert Slayton of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Son:  Michael & Lisa Cole of Farmington, Minnesota

Son:  Timothy & Sherrie Jo Cole of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Son:  Patrick & Shannon Cole of Friendship, Wisconsin

Granddaughter:  Brandy & Mark Bauer of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Grandson:  Bryan Slayton & Callie Valentine of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great-Granddaughter:  Lainey Slayton of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Grandson:  Brandon & Sydney Cole of Farmington, Minnesota

Granddaughter:  Krista Cole of Farmington, Minnesota

Granddaughter:  Allicyn Cole of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Granddaughter:  Madelyn Cole of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Granddaughter:  Andrea Jeffers of Friendship, Wisconsin

Grandson:  Ian Cole of Friendship, Wisconsin

Grandson:  Elias Cole of Friendship, Wisconsin

Granddaughter:  Adalee Cole of Friendship, Wisconsin

Grandson:  Joe & Phoebe Gunderson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great-Granddaughter:  Laila Gunderson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Condolences

  1. Dr. Reed says:

    Jan, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. I will always remember Bob telling you to be safe each and every day before you departed for work. I never had the opportunity to have met Bob; however, I am sure he was a wonderful individual as yourself.

  2. Lori Ward says:

    Sorry for your loss Jan.

  3. Chuck and Barb (Larson) Dehmlow says:

    Jan and family, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  4. Doris Gullickson says:

    Jan & Family, Deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  5. Beth and Ted Griffith says:

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God bless you with comfort at your time of need.

  6. Carol (Pavelec) Metcalf says:

    Dear Jan- as I read Bob’s obituary, I couldn’t help remember all the wonderful times we had working together when Bob was a RT and you as a RN at Riverview. He was a great guy and I can still see his infectious smile in my mind. My thoughts are with you and your family.
    Carol (Pavelec) Metcalf

  7. Mike & Sue Moran says:

    Jan, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  8. David Parker says:

    Sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.

  9. Richard Sternhagen says:

    Tim,
    I am sorry to hear of your Dad passing away. I will miss him coming in and visiting. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  10. Jackie Smith says:

    Jan,
    I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am thinking of you during this time of grief.

  11. Kelley Chase says:

    Jan and family, Prayers sent for the comfort and peace you need during this difficult time. Thinking of all of you. Hugs

  12. Jan Braker says:

    Thinking of you during this difficult time, Jan.

  13. Loren Lecy and Peggy Henriksen says:

    We are so sorry on your loss. Bob was a great man. May God, family and friends comfort you during this difficult time

  14. Ricki Rawstern says:

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  15. Bill and Mary Gruber says:

    Bob was a great man, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this time Jan.