Robert J. Stoeger

Stoeger, Robert J.
Appleton

Age 81, passed away unexpectedly at Appleton Medical Center on Monday, October 15, 2007. He was born in Appleton on January 15, 1926 the son of the late John and Mary (Becher) Stoeger. Bob was proud to serve in the United States Army in the 13th Airborne Division during WWII. On June 5, 1948 Bob married Mary Ann Brown. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage. Bob served the Appleton Fire Department for many years as a firefighter and later as a paramedic. He volunteered much of his time with St. Joseph Food Pantry. Bob will be remembered for his wood working and his love for traveling with his family, especially his motorcycle trips to Wyoming with his son.

Bob is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; children: Mary Jo Stoeger of Appleton and Rick (Julie) Stoeger Kaukauna and their son, Ryan; brothers: Lloyd (Vangie) Stoeger of Darboy; sister-in-law, Lorraine Stoeger; and brother-in-law, Edgar “Bing” Milhaupt. He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Randy Robert Stoeger; brothers: Norman (Jane) Stoeger and John Stoeger; and sister, Helen Milhaupt.

The funeral liturgy will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 19, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 410 W. Lawrence St., Appleton, with Fr. Larry Abler officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until the vigil service at 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.

The family extends a special thank you to Rev. John Krueger, and the staff at Appleton Medical Center for the compassion shown to the family.

Thanks Dad for always taking care of Mom, Rick and I and for the values you instilled in us. Be free now to share in eternal life with Randy, who has been our family’s guardian angel. All my forgotten words of gratitude will have to wait until we are all together again. Love, Mary Jo.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231