Passed away peacefully on December 9, 2016, at the age of 88. Loving husband of Donna (nee Lenarz), for 63 years. Father of Robert (Karen) Barnes, Cheryl (Mark) Stack, Timothy (Kathy) Barnes, Richard (Maria Ragonese) Barnes, Joan (Roger) Pufahl, Paul (Christine) Barnes, Kathy Andreatta, Rachel (Kevin) McKinley. Grandfather of “The Nick” (Phil), Dusten, Alex Michaelis, Doug (Donna), Ian, Gabrielle, Calissa, Marina, Allison, Zoe, Eleanor, Megan, Mikayla, Duncan, Sam, Charlie, and Chloe. Great-grandfather of Jerrica, Christian, Jaiden, and Gianna. Also survived by his sisters Betty Slining and Jenny (Tom) Zuehlke. Also loved by other relatives and friends.
Memorial Gathering at the Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, WI on Friday, December 16, 2016, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Vigil service at 7:00 PM. Additional gathering at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 16000 West National Avenue, New Berlin, WI on Saturday, December 17, 2016, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM. Military Honors to follow.
Bob was a member of Holy Apostles Catholic Church for over 50 years, and was the first to win the Man of the Year award through the Holy Name Society. He was the Golden Gloves Heavyweight champion of Milwaukee in 1946 and 1947.