Robert P. “Bob” Lorge

Robert P. “Bob” Lorge of Port Washington passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at the Harbor Club in Port Washington.   

He was born in Milwaukee on Nov. 11, 1931, the beloved son of Frank and Leona (Schiller) Lorge.   

On Dec. 29, 1951, he married Carol D. Jones (1933-2017) at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Washington, and together they raised five boys.

Bob retired in 1988 after 37-plus devoted years with the Port Washington Electric Power Plant as a maintenance machinist.

He was a longtime, active member of St. Peter of Alcantara Church. Bob was the former parish council president and secretary and served as a Eucharistic minister.

Bob was a charter member of the Port Washington Lions Club and served his community as both an alderman from 1965 to 1977 and as city mayor for a short time until stepping down due to his health.

His memory will remain in the hearts of his children Mark, Bruce (special friend Diana Herzog Boesch), Greg (Gina Fabrizio), David (Teri) and Carl (Divina); former daughter-in-law Melanie Spencer; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; sister Carol Lorge Filo; and sister-in-law Joan Lorge. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Carol, brothers Jim, Eugene, Jerry and Dick Lorge and sister Mary Jo “Sis” Bruecher.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church. The family will receive visitors at the church from 4 p.m. until the service.

Bob will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Eernisse Funeral Home of Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.