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Robert Spanbauer
Robert Spanbauer
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Robert Spanbauer, of Antigo, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. He was 82 years old. He was born on June 2, 1934 in Oshkosh, a son of Joseph and Theodora (Boettcher) Spanbauer. He married Ardis Gebert on November 19, 1955 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford. She survives.

He attended Holy Rosary Catholic grade school in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School with the class of 1952.

He moved to Antigo in February 1959 to manage the Easy Way Supervalu. He later owned and operated the Gold Coast Supper Club. For 21 years Bob worked at Hunters Super Market and at the Arcade Bar and Bowling Alley. He worked for Antigo Beverage for about 15 years retiring in 2000.

Bob loved playing cards, was an avid gardener and enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his bike.

He was a member of St. John Catholic Church and the Catholic Order of Foresters.

Survivors including his wife are two daughters, Barbara (Fred) Flynn, Sun Prairie, Ann (Karl) Kegler, Antigo; four sons, Richard (Laurie) Spanbauer, Medford, Michael (Cathy) Spanbauer, Green Bay, Joseph Spanbauer, Kenosha, Scott (Penny) Spanbauer, Lowell, Michigan;

fifteen grandchildren, Jessica Kowalke, Sara (Corey) Quinn, Maria and Leanna Kiselicka, Ashley (C.J.) Saager, Caitlin (Adam) Thyssen, Shannon Kegler and fiancee Justin Young, Jenna Kegler, Joey Spanbauer, Megan (Dustin) Foth, Brett, Sydney and Alyssa Spanbauer, James and Kayla Berg; 10 great grandchildren;

three sisters, Marion Ball, Neillsville, Joanne (Lawrence) Bartnik, Colby, Jeanette (Dennis) Seidel, Colby; a brother, Ronald (Geri) Spanbauer, Stetsonville.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Jr., and James Spanbauer, a grandson, Michael Kiselicka, two brothers, James and David Spanbauer; his Godchild and nephew, Ryan Spanbauer.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday February 27, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday also at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

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Feb
26
Sunday
Bradley Funeral Home
1550 Neva Road
Antigo, WI 54409
and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday also at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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27
Monday
St. John Catholic Church
415 6th Ave.
Antigo, Wisconsin 54409
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H Healing Registry on Feb 26, 2017

Candle7 people have supported the family by purchasing them flowers or gifts from the Healing Registry.

L Lisa Nowak on Feb 26, 2017

CandleSo sad to hear that Uncle Bob has died. I was praying he would get to go home, but Heaven wasn't the home I had in mind. I will be thinking of all of you as you celebrate his life and say goodbye. It's such a difficult thing to do. Remember that love lasts even as memories fade. I wish I could be there to give you all a hug. With deepest sympathy, Lisa & Brad Nowak

N Nancy Kafka on Feb 25, 2017

Ann and family. So sorry to hear of your dads passing. God comfort you all. Nancy Kafka

T Terry & Jamine Kretz on Feb 25, 2017

A thinking of you message from Fl. Your husband, Father & grandfather was a quiet man, pleasant and friendly. Would always see him at Mass. Our sympathy! Terry & Jamine Kretz

K Kitty fasbender on Feb 24, 2017

Thinking of you guys during this difficult time... Your dad was a great man and always so kind. I know you will miss him and hope your memories will bring you comfort. Sending my sympathy - Kitty (Fittante)Fasbender

A Amy Zabransky on Feb 23, 2017

To the Spanbauer family, I am sorry for your loss. I will always remember your father as a silent but strong pillar in our neighborhood. He was one of the friendly faces I will always remember from Hunters Super Market. It's amazing that the years have flown by. I wish you peace as you celebrate the life of a hardworking God loving father. Amy

T Tom Frisch on Feb 23, 2017

CandleMy sincere sympathies to the Spanbauer family. Bob was a wonderful man. May God bless and comfort you all during this difficult time. - Tom Frisch

L Lonnie Koszarek on Feb 23, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave,and Lonnie Koszarek

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