Robert A. “Bob” Wester

Robert A. “Bob” Wester, age 88, of Belgium passed away peacefully on Nov. 13, 2023, at Pine Haven – Prairie Crossing in Sheboygan Falls.

He was born on June 7, 1935, the son of the late Henry and Viola (Weiland) Wester.

Bob attended Port Washington High School before serving in the U.S. Army.

On Oct. 26, 1957, he married Diane Strauss. They resided in Lake Church following their marriage and were longtime members of St. Mary’s Church, Lake Church, before moving to Sheboygan Falls, They were currently members of Blessed Trinity Parish.

Bob worked at Simplicity Manufacturing in Port Washington for many years, retiring in 1997.

He enjoyed bird watching, especially for purple martins; cutting, splitting, stacking and burning wood; gardening; growing pumpkins for his great-grandkids; and his No. 1 passion in life was John Deere tractors.

Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Diane; three children, David (Sharon) Wester of Florida, Lisa (Jeff) Mallmann of Plymouth and Jeff Wester of Belgium; three granddaughters, Jennifer (Jayme) Arndt, Erin (Jason) Townsend and Kelly (Scott) Rundhaugen; six great-grandsons, Chase, Jack, Myles, Wes, Aiden and Henry; sister Mary Janowiak of Whitefish Bay; and brother Paul (Mary) Wester of Grafton; as well as in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Neil, Wayne and Eugene and son-in-law Bruce Lampone.

Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Divine Savior Parish, Holy Cross Chapel, 5330 County Rd. B, Belgium, WI 53004. Visitation was from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Praying of the Rosary was at 4:30 p.m. and the funeral Mass followed at 5 p.m.  Father Jonathon Schmeckel officiated and burial was at  St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Lake Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family and will be donated in Bob’s name for macular degeneration.

Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Plymouth assisted the family.

For online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.

The family would like to send special thanks to Compassus Hospice for the wonderful care and compassion given to Bob.