Robert A. Nettekoven

Nettekoven, Robert A.
“Bob”
Town of Center

Age 76, left his home in the town of Center Wednesday, December 15, 2004, surrounded by his family for his heavenly home to the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior after a battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on December 17, 1927 and farmed his entire life in the Town of Center. On July 4, 1959, he married Jean L. Fischer at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, Mackville, WI. He was a past board member of the Wisconsin Pork Producers Association. He was a past board member and farm judge for the A.S.C.S. Bob was an avid bowler before he became ill. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was honest, caring, hard working and humble.

Survivors include his wife, Jean, four children: Gregory (Karon), Brenda (Dave) De Groot, Bradley (Kathy), and Philip (Special friend Ann), all in the town of Center; two beloved grandchildren: Jessica and Jacob De Groot whom he babysat since they were six weeks old; three beloved step grandchildren: Jeff (Sara) Karweick of Theresa, WI, Jill Karweick of Center, and Samantha Mayville of Center; one step great grandson, Kole Karweick. He is further survived by three sisters: Shirley Anderson of Appleton, Donna (Jim) Seidl of Appleton, Betty (Norbert) Kussow of De Pere; four brothers: Donald (Caroline) of Land O Lakes, Arnold of Appleton and Ronald (Mary) of Center, and Rheinold of Appleton. He is survived by a brother-in-law, Milan (Vergean) Fischer of Manitowoc; his step father-in-law, Leonard (Pete) Hermes and a special friend, Jean; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Irma Nettekoven, an infant sibling; his mother-in-law, Verna Fischer Hermes; a brother-in-law, Kenneth Fischer; and a brother-in-law, Dave Anderson.

The family is very grateful to Dr. Steven Price and his staff, Dr. Timothy Wycoff and staff for their loving concern and help. The family is also grateful for Theda Care at Home Hospice for their professional loving care and help. They extend a very special thank you to a L.S.S. respite volunteer, Shirley Simonson, and a special thank you to Barb and her staff at Theda Care Adult Day Care.

The funeral Liturgy will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2004, at ST. EDWARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Mackville, with Fr. Charles Brooks and Deacon Vincent De Groot officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Appleton Highland Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Bob’s name is being established.

“We cannot escape the blowing of life’s wind, but we can make sure the seeds we leave behind are seeds of love and understanding.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231