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Robert Mader
Robert Mader
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Robert Mader, of Antigo, died Friday, February 5, 2016 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center. He was 88 years old. He was born on September 30, 1927 in Antigo, a son of Oliver and Besse (Cherf) Mader. He married Agnes Bloechl on October 11, 1949 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Antigo. She survives.

He was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1945.

He was drafted into the United States Army in 1945 and was stationed in Japan for over a year before receiving his discharge in 1947. As a WWII veteran he had the privilege of participating on the Never Forgotten Honor Flight.

For 28 years he worked as a sales manager at the Montgomery Wards store in Antigo until the store closed in 1977. For nine years he worked at Antigo Co-op Hardware retiring in 1992.

He was a member of SS Mary and Hyacinth Catholic Church.

His hobbies included fishing, bird hunting and gardening.

Survivors including his wife are three daughters, Judith (James) Wieser of McHenry, Illinois, Susan (Dennis) Mosher of Forest Lake, Minnesota, Mary (Paul) McDougal of Schofield; son, Michael (Mary) Mader of Eagle River; nine grandchildren Jennifer (Tim) Dutcher, James (Melanie) Wieser, Kevin (Abby) Mosher, Heather (Mike) Mock, Lisa and Amy Mader, Megan, Caitlin and Devin McDougal; seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Maurice (Jo) Mader, and step-mother, Leone Mader.

The funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Antigo Veterans will conduct military rites following services at the church. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday both at the Bradley Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com.


The Mader family wishes to acknowledge the compassionate care provided by the angels at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center.

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Visitation

Feb
8
Monday
Bradley Funeral Home
1550 Neva Road
Antigo, WI 54409
Wake service 5:30 pm Monday at Bradley Funeral Home
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Visitation

Feb
9
Tuesday
Bradley Funeral Home
1550 Neva Road
Antigo, WI 54409
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Service

Feb
9
Tuesday
SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church
819 3rd Ave.
Antigo, Wisconsin 54409
Military rites at church following Mass
11:00 AM

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L Lynda B. on Feb 15, 2016

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing - Sue & Aggie, you are in our prayers.

K Kathleen Vallier on Feb 9, 2016

Sue, Family--
So sorry to hear of dad's passing...you always had great words expressing him, glad he was such a good father, you are in my thoughts and prayers...
Thinking of you,
Kath Vallier

S Sally & Tom Stencil on Feb 9, 2016

Sue and family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

D Dona Schmitt on Feb 9, 2016

Dear Mary,
I was sadden to read of the passing of your Father. I will hold your family in prayer,especially today as you celebrate his life.I have many memories of your Father sharing camping with your family, Brewer Games and being at your house in Antigo. May God surround you with his Love, through family and friends during this difficult time. I pray for your Mother also now. Blessings to you, Sincerely Dona (Degenhardt) Schmitt

M Melanie Wieser on Feb 8, 2016

Grandpa Bob was a wonderfully kind man who was well loved by family and friends.

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