Robert Arnold Dye Sr.,
Funeral services will be 12 Noon on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Interment will be at the White Creek Cemetery, Town of Easton, Adams County, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Bob was born June 6, 1944 in Adams, Wisconsin to James Martin and Minerva Eleanor (Fairfield) Dye. He grew up Grand Marsh and served in the Army during the Mid-60’s. Bob worked McWhyte Wire and Rope a few years before working for General Motors in 1968. He married Patricia Ann Risinger on September 28, 1968 in South Burr Oak Methodist Church. Bob retired from GM in March of 1998, and moved to Easton Township later that year. He then worked for Allied Co-op for 13 years.
Bob enjoyed the outdoors, where he loved to hunt and fish, go atving, and snowmobiling.
Bob was a member of Carlson Rustic Ridge Snowmobile Club.
Memorials may be directed in Robert’s memory to Agrace Hospice of Janesville, 2901 North Wright Road, Janesville, WI 53546.
Bob was preceded in death by his father, James Martin Dye; mother, Minerva Eleanor Payne; step-fathers: Franklin Henry Quipp and Darwin Payne; sister, Nancy Quipp; brothers: Frank Dye and James Martin Dye Jr.; brothers-in-law: Lynn VanTassel; Richard Stevens; Carl Revels; and Charles Bennett.
Survivors:
Wife: Patricia Dye of Adams, Wisconsin
Son: Robert A. (Brandi) Dye Jr. of Janesville, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: Keegan and Jillian Spooner of Janesville, Wisconsin
Son: James Robert Dye of Beloit, Wisconsin
Grandsons: James Martin Dye, Cheyenne Lee Dye, and Elijah James Dye of Beloit, Wisconsin
Sisters: Ruthie VanTassel of Wind Lake, Rosie Revels of Marshfield, Carol (David) McGrade of Adams, Lou Bennett of Portage
Brothers: Tim (Terry Winchester) Quipp of Grand Marsh
Brother: LeRoy (Maggie) Quipp of Grand Marsh
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Pat.It’s terrible to hear about your loss of bob ,I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family. He was a great man and will be dearly missed by many.
So sorry for your loss pat and robert. Bob was a great guy and his jokes and him picking on me was fun all the time. He is in a better place and not suffering. I know its hard to get over the fact thats he is gone,however he will never be for gotten. Prayers be with you.
My condolences to the family. I went to Grand Marsh Grade School with Leroy, Tim and Nancy and Bob worked with us on our family’s farm in the summer. Good, good people and good, good memories. God bless you all.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Bob was a great friend-brother in law to Richard and myself. I know in my heart that Richard will be looking after Bob. Pat and family, I will be unable to attend the funeral services, but I will be there in heart. God bless you all and you have my prayers.
Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, prayers and best wishes to his family. I want to express my sadness to Ruthie, Rosie, Carol, Tim, and Leroy! A long time, friend who, previously lived in Grand Marsh.
Condolences to the family. Sorry for your loss!
Bob was always a generous man, when I was young and too fat to climb the grease pole at Corn and Tater he got underneath me and pushed me up the pole. Then I saw him slip a dollar to the man that was running the game.
RIP old friend
Pat and family,
So sorry of Bob’s passing. Remember all the good times and years you have all had. Lean on God for comfort. If you need anything or just need someone to talk to please give me a call day or night.
Rest in Peace, Bob Dye. I’ll remember your gentle demeanor and honest friendships. I attended Grand Marsh grade school with Bob, so have known him a very long time. I also remember his kindness and friendship to brother Bill. My best to your family!
Pat and Family sorry for your loss prayers to all !!
Sorry for your loss pat or though and prayers or with you and your family
My condolences to the family. I was very sorry to hear of Roberts passing. My prayers go out to all his family. I lived by him in Grand Marsh in our growing up years . RIP Bobbie
Pat so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was always friendly all the years at the Co-op. He is now at peace and you will always remember the good times. God Bless
I’m so sorry for your loss!! He was a sweet man and will be missed by many!!My prayers are with you all !!