Robert W. Warnke ''Huck/Pontiac Bob''

Age 53, passed away peacefully at home
surrounded by his loving family on Thursday
July 4, 2002. He fought a most courageous
battle with cancer. He was born on May 10,
1949 in Appleton Wisconsin son of the late
Wilbert and Margret (Cotter) Warnke. On
May 15, 1976 he married his soul mate Lilly
Dercks. Together they were married for 26
wonderful years. Huck was employed at
Kimtech for 23 years before retiring due to
health problems. He was a member of St.
Johns Catholic Church in Little Chute.
Huck was a loving husband, father, brother,
uncle and friend. He was well known for his
knowledge and passion of old cars and his
wonderful sense of humor. He loved
spending time up north with his family.
Huck will be forever remembered by his
wife Lilly, his two sons Scott and Adam both
at home; brother Ken (Edna) Warnke,
Appleton; sisters Shirley (George) Mason,
Menasha; Marlene (Ed) Wendt, Darboy,
Pauline (Paul) Gidlof, Neenah; Mother and
Father in-law Clarence and Betty Dercks,
Little Chute; brothers and sisters in-law, Don
(Heidi) Dercks, Kimberly; Barb (Dan)
School, Darboy; Nancy DeBruin, Kaukauna;
Jim (Pat) Dercks, Appleton; Pete (Karen)
Dercks, Pickerel; along with 23 nieces and
nephews. Preceding him in death were his
parents and nephew Kevin Warnke. Funeral
services will be held at ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC
CHURCH (323 Pine Street, Little Chute) on
Tuesday July 9, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.,
with Msgr. James Vanden Hogen
officiating. Friends may call directly at the
church from 4:00 until the time of mass.
The family would like to extend a special
thanks to Dr. Brain Scott, Sue LaFortune
and the entire WIVA staff, Dr. Bar-Lev and
staff, Dr. Stanis, and Affinity Hospice,
especially Sandy, Deb and Lorie for their
compassionate care and support.

In tears I saw you sinking and
watched you fade away,
But my heart was broken.
I wanted you to stay.
But when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free of pain,
How could I wish you back with
Me to suffer once again?
It broke my heart to lose you,
But you did not go alone,
For part of me went with you,
The day God took you home.
– Love, Your Family

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com