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- December 2, 2007
Weyenberg, Robert A. Robert A. Weyenberg, 90, passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at Good Shepard Hospice in Auburndale, Fla. He was born on May 31, 1917, to James and Agatha (West) Weyenberg. Robert married Leona (Jochman) on Jan. 10, 1941, and she passed away in 1975. He later married June Ohm on April 30, 1978. He was a life-long resident of the area until 1990, before retiring to Lakeland, Fla. Robert served in the United States Air Force during World War II as a photographer. He owned and operated Ideal Photo in downtown Appleton for many years. During that time he also did photo work for the Green Bay Packers. Robert was a member of the downtown Appleton Rotary Club from 1956 to 1981 and was Chairman of the Orthopedic Committee. He loved hunting, fishing and golfing.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, June; sons, James Weyenberg, Appleton; Richard (Jan) Weyenberg, Gilbert, Ariz; stepson, Todd Ohm; daughters, Joan (John) Kobach, Stevens Point; Debra (Bradd) Jamron, Appleton; Kathy (Scott) Deitz, Holland, Ohio; Cindy (Michael) Gaffney, Horse Shoe, N.C.; 14 grandchildren, Jason (Kelly), Erik and Sarah Deitz, Nick, Meghan and Brian Kobach, Markley and William Weyenberg, Tom, Grant and Lauren Jamron, Callyn and David Weyenberg and Beth Gaffney; a great-grandchild, Cayden Thibodeau; a brother, Arnold Derks; two sisters, Margaret Wallace and Eileen Long.
He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Leona (Jochman) Weyenberg; a brother, Everett Weyenberg, and a sister, Dorothy Jahnke.
The Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2331 E. Lourdes Dr., Appleton, Wis., with Fr. Donald Zuleger officiating. There will be a visitation at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in St Joseph Cemetery.
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Appleton, WI 54911
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