Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Saturday 3/8,
10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Saturday 3/8,
12:30 pm
Memorial
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Brain Tumor Research at the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin, in support of his wife Jean’s journey or Grace Commons-Menomonee Falls, WI or Brighton Hospice.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Frederick Reuss on February 22, 2025, at the age of 80. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Randall and Elodice Reuss. He is survived by his wife, Jean Reuss, and his children, Sarah (Robert) Meyer and Andrew (Crystal) Reuss. He wasContinue Reading
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Susan and Lee S Dreyfus Jr
left a message on March 4, 2025:
Words can’t express the impact “Mr Reuss” had on our 3 children, Kathleen, Lee III and Clare. They were all in the choir at Waukesha North with Kathleen and Clare being involved in theatre including the musicals. Mr Reuss former their love for choir music and being part of a team that together made for a beautiful sound. He had a subtle but profound impact on so many aspects of their lives. Thank you “Mr Reuss”. You live on through the students you so deeply loved and formed.
Terry Frederick
left a message on March 4, 2025:
I am so sad to hear this news. Christmas and Easter always brought the most beautiful music. And I will forever sing the tenor part of the Hallelujah Chorus because of you.
Thankyou for teaching me history of songs and composer's, music appreciation, and discipline.
David Swanson
left a message on March 3, 2025:
We love and miss you, Bob! Your musical gifts, and your effervescent/ever-smiling personality brought joy to countless students, graduates, parents and family. Your choir-soloist gifts at/to our beloved First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa were reasons for smiles and joy for us, as well as to countless (!!!!!!) numbers of students, parents, and families at the schools you so beautifully served and loved. WE MISS YOU, your smiles, and your talents ALREADY, and we lost you WAY TOO SOON!
David Ladd
left a message on March 3, 2025:
Mr. Reuss was a powerful influence on me through the four years I was in his choirs in the late 70s. My brother had Mr. Reuss before me, my father was the chair of the Waukesha public schools music department in the 70s and 80s and my mother taught family and consumer education at North during a long portion of Mr. Reuss' tenure there so I, and my family, was deeply connected to him and to his choirs throughout the years.
I studied music education at UW and after a performance career in musical theatre that lasted into my early thirties I decided to finally fulfill what I felt was my destiny and teach choral music. I did so for 27 years, 25 of which were at New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL. Mr. Reuss was a mentor and confidante during this period of time, from the night I contacted him prior to my first job interview to his coming to see our 2009 production of Carousel (I had been in his Carousel at North in 1978) to our last correspondences together up through this past year. After he came to see Carousel he wrote an inspiring letter to the company of the production.
A few of the things that were ingrained in me from my time in his choirs was his utter passion for the music, his attention to detail and his ability to use his quirky humor at the right time to maximize our performance. But probably the most important thing I took away from Robert Reuss was how he cared deeply for his students. I can only hope my former students received a fraction of the musical passion, attention to detail, quirky good humor and compassion from me as I received from him. Thanks, Mr. Reuss! Rest in peace. Thoughts are with his family. David Ladd, Class of 1980
Denise M Johnson
left a message on March 2, 2025:
Mr Ruess was my choir director back in 1984, 85 and 86. I still remember him telling us to enunciate..."sing without you and not without chew". That has stuck in my head all these years. To say that he made an impact on his students is an understatement. Rest easy Mr. Reuss, I'm sure you are leading a choir of angels in heaven. ❤️. Denise Olson Johnson - class of 1986
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Melissa Smiley
left a message on February 26, 2025:
I was blessed to be under Mr. Reuss’ choral direction from fall 1994 - June 1999. Many of us as his students have countless stories of how he impacted our lives, and created memories that last our whole lives. Glory to God he lived a long and fulfilling life, enjoying time with his family and grandchildren. It’s hard to find people who genuinely believe in others, and Mr. Reuss was one of those people! Praying for the family.
Chris Reuss
left a message on February 24, 2025:
In memory of Robert Frederick Reuss, Chris Reuss lit a candle
Jamie Brown Boyd
left a message on February 24, 2025:
I graduated in 2000. Mr. Reuss was my mentor-the one who through his words, actions, and guidance helped me through some hard times. His encouragement and caring nature provided a positive outlook on who I was and wanted to be. I fell off the path he helped me prepare after high school but soon I was reminded of his words to me and I am who I am today because of all of those words he shared with me many years ago. I became a social worker because I never gave up- “you will be whatever you are called to be and you will never give up getting there.” I had multiple bumps in the road, some even leading to going off the road some, but I never gave up. I won’t ever give up. Thank you Mr. Reuss, for all you have done. For how you supported so many others too. “
-You will never walk alone.”
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Susan and Lee S Dreyfus Jr
left a message on March 4, 2025:
Words can’t express the impact “Mr Reuss” had on our 3 children, Kathleen, Lee III and Clare. They were all in the choir at Waukesha North with Kathleen and Clare being involved in theatre including the musicals. Mr Reuss former their love for choir music and being part of a team that together made for a beautiful sound. He had a subtle but profound impact on so many aspects of their lives. Thank you “Mr Reuss”. You live on through the students you so deeply loved and formed.
Terry Frederick
left a message on March 4, 2025:
I am so sad to hear this news. Christmas and Easter always brought the most beautiful music. And I will forever sing the tenor part of the Hallelujah Chorus because of you.
Thankyou for teaching me history of songs and composer's, music appreciation, and discipline.
David Swanson
left a message on March 3, 2025:
We love and miss you, Bob! Your musical gifts, and your effervescent/ever-smiling personality brought joy to countless students, graduates, parents and family. Your choir-soloist gifts at/to our beloved First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa were reasons for smiles and joy for us, as well as to countless (!!!!!!) numbers of students, parents, and families at the schools you so beautifully served and loved. WE MISS YOU, your smiles, and your talents ALREADY, and we lost you WAY TOO SOON!
David Ladd
left a message on March 3, 2025:
Mr. Reuss was a powerful influence on me through the four years I was in his choirs in the late 70s. My brother had Mr. Reuss before me, my father was the chair of the Waukesha public schools music department in the 70s and 80s and my mother taught family and consumer education at North during a long portion of Mr. Reuss' tenure there so I, and my family, was deeply connected to him and to his choirs throughout the years.
I studied music education at UW and after a performance career in musical theatre that lasted into my early thirties I decided to finally fulfill what I felt was my destiny and teach choral music. I did so for 27 years, 25 of which were at New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL. Mr. Reuss was a mentor and confidante during this period of time, from the night I contacted him prior to my first job interview to his coming to see our 2009 production of Carousel (I had been in his Carousel at North in 1978) to our last correspondences together up through this past year. After he came to see Carousel he wrote an inspiring letter to the company of the production.
A few of the things that were ingrained in me from my time in his choirs was his utter passion for the music, his attention to detail and his ability to use his quirky humor at the right time to maximize our performance. But probably the most important thing I took away from Robert Reuss was how he cared deeply for his students. I can only hope my former students received a fraction of the musical passion, attention to detail, quirky good humor and compassion from me as I received from him. Thanks, Mr. Reuss! Rest in peace. Thoughts are with his family. David Ladd, Class of 1980
Denise M Johnson
left a message on March 2, 2025:
Mr Ruess was my choir director back in 1984, 85 and 86. I still remember him telling us to enunciate..."sing without you and not without chew". That has stuck in my head all these years. To say that he made an impact on his students is an understatement. Rest easy Mr. Reuss, I'm sure you are leading a choir of angels in heaven. ❤️. Denise Olson Johnson - class of 1986
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Melissa Smiley
left a message on February 26, 2025:
I was blessed to be under Mr. Reuss’ choral direction from fall 1994 - June 1999. Many of us as his students have countless stories of how he impacted our lives, and created memories that last our whole lives. Glory to God he lived a long and fulfilling life, enjoying time with his family and grandchildren. It’s hard to find people who genuinely believe in others, and Mr. Reuss was one of those people! Praying for the family.
Chris Reuss
left a message on February 24, 2025:
In memory of Robert Frederick Reuss, Chris Reuss lit a candle
Jamie Brown Boyd
left a message on February 24, 2025:
I graduated in 2000. Mr. Reuss was my mentor-the one who through his words, actions, and guidance helped me through some hard times. His encouragement and caring nature provided a positive outlook on who I was and wanted to be. I fell off the path he helped me prepare after high school but soon I was reminded of his words to me and I am who I am today because of all of those words he shared with me many years ago. I became a social worker because I never gave up- “you will be whatever you are called to be and you will never give up getting there.” I had multiple bumps in the road, some even leading to going off the road some, but I never gave up. I won’t ever give up. Thank you Mr. Reuss, for all you have done. For how you supported so many others too. “
-You will never walk alone.”
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