Kenneth Robert “Bob” Flaa, age 87, went to be with his Lord on June 18, 2023 while receiving care at Aurora Medical Center, West Allis, Wisconsin.
Bob was born to the late Peter and Agnes (Erickson) Flaa on May 7, 1936, in Bessemer, Michigan and grew up there. He graduated from AD Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1954, and went on to learn the trade of an electrician. On June 18, 1960, he married Luetta Paynter who also resided in Bessemer, and together they raised a family of five children.
In 1961, Bob’s division in the Army National Guard was called up for a one-year tour of service in the state of Washington during the Berlin Crisis. After his tour was completed, he returned to Kenosha, Wisconsin where he worked for American Motors/Chrysler until his retirement. After his retirement, Bob and Luetta moved back to the UP and enjoyed a great retirement in “Yooper” territory. In 2022 Bob and Luetta moved to the greater Milwaukee area to be closer to their children. Over his lifetime, Bob was active in his church, was a great woodworker, a clock maker, a “Mr. Fix-it” and loved to fish, hunt and boat. He was a proud Grandpa/Great Papa to 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years, Luetta; his children Luanne DeWitt, Kevin (Kristine), Paul (Lori), Mark (Julie) and Michael (Julie); his grandchildren Valerie (Dan), Michelle (Aaron), Joshua (Alexandra), Katie (Jonathan), Kenny (Brooke), Kaitlyn, Megan, Keith (Brittani), Krista, Tyler and Derek; 12 great grandchildren; his sisters-in-law Kathy Flaa, Kathy Paynter, Ruth Ruff, Sue Paynter; his brothers-in-law Fred Lintelmann, Dave Paynter, Dave Ruff; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Joanne Lintelmann; his brother Del Flaa; his brothers-in-law James Paynter and Ron Paynter; his son-in-law Daniel DeWitt and his grandson Kyle Flaa.
Gathering on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 13445 Hampton Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin at 1:30 PM. Memorial Service 2:30 PM.
Memorials may be made in memory of Bob to Trinity Lutheran Church, PO Box 367, Bergland, Michigan 49910-0367
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