Robert R. Eads, age 86, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away March 14, 2014 at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2014 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Interment will be at the Monroe Center Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Military honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Robert was born July 10, 1927 in Cicero, Illinois to Rod and Elizabeth (Fern) Eads.
He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1946, that same year he enlisted in the United States Army serving during the Korean War until 1948. In 1950 he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served on the USS Thomas Jefferson until he was honorably discharged in 1954.
Robert married Blanche Challoner on January 22, 1955 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. They have two daughters, Faye & Patricia and just celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary.
He worked at Schlitz Brewery in Milwaukee before taking a position for the Georgia Pacific Paper Mill in Nekoosa where he worked for 31 years before retiring in 1989.
Robert loved to hunt and fish but especially enjoyed trapping in the Necedah Refuge. He also enjoyed cutting wood, playing baseball and traveling.
He was a life-time member of the Adams-Friendship V.F.W. Post #6279 and served with the honor guard for many years.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Rod Eads; Half Sister, Mae Lawson; mother, Fern Lawson and Grandson, John Edman Jr.
Survivors:
Wife: Blanche Eads of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Daughter: Faye (John) Edman of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Patricia Wellnitz of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Crystal (Doug) Smith of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Stacey Wellnitz of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Great-Granddaughter: Courtney Edman of Plover, Wisconsin
Great-Grandson: Colin Wellnitz of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Great-Granddaughter: Hayley Smith of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Half-Brother: Frank (Lorraine) Lawson of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Half-Sister: Joanne (Don) Huebner of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
I was sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. I can’t remember a time that I was ever in the presence of Bob without a seeing a smile and hearing laughter. That will be my memory of Bob. He was a good man, and I am proud to have known him. My condolences and prayers are sent to Ms. Eads and family.
Mrs. Eads, Faye, Patti, and family,
May the fond memories you hold in your heart offer you comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Blessings to all of you.
Our sympathy to you and your family .
Mrs. Eads and family, Sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family. Dave and Sally {Taylor} Yuds
So very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. You have our Deepest Sympathy.
We’re very sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Your lives were full of love and laughter that helped you through the harder times. Hold on to those good memories. He was a great guy. Sending thoughts of comfort and peace.
Blanche, Faye, & Patti,
My thoughts are with you all in you time of loss. May your memories help ease the pain and sorrow of you loss.
JoLynn (Raymer) Bakovka
Bob and Rudy took many a trip together up County Z to the Nekoosa Mill back in the day. I’m sure their talk revolved basically around hunting and fishing. God bless, Blanche and family. My sympathy to you all.
Dear Blanche and Family ,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Bob. We will keep you all in our prayers. I will never forget all
the help and care you and your whole family gave John and I when Eileen was so ill many years ago. you were all the greatest,and
we”ll never forget that. May Gods blessings be with all of you allways, and espically so at this very sad time. Dale
Blanche and families
We will remember the good times spent with the two of you and Wayne and Dorie.
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to all of the family.
Blanche and family, Sending condolences to you and yours at this difficult time. May God comfort you and keep you in his tender care.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Blanche and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Remember the good times and keep them close. Please let me know if you need anything. I love you guys. You will be in our prayers.
Blanch, and family so very sorry to hear about Bob,I know there are no words that can ease the pain, but remember the good times and the good memories, an know that he is at peace with God . Will stop over when I get over that way and will keep you in my prayers.
Patti, my deepest sympathy.
Blanche and Family, We are sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a good old friend and I knew him all my life and we had a lot of fun together in our younger days.
our thoughts and prayers are with you. May peace be with you
Blanche and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Bob will always live on in your hearts. Hold on the good times. May the grace be with you all.
So sorry on your loss. As you comfort each other share your memories. May God family friends comfort you
Mrs. Eads and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in all your memories .