Robert E. Seidler

Robert E Seidler Sr., 80, Wausau, passed away at his home on December 4, 2018 with his loving wife, Susie at his side.

Bob was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on March 3, 1938 to the late Edward and Norma (Wilson) Seidler.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents; his maternal and paternal grandparents; two brothers-in-law, David (Janice aka “Chic" Seidler) Ohms and Jerry ( Linda Seidler) Zurek; mother and father-in-law, Marion "Pete" Mildred (Schwanke) Carter; and grandma, Lily Schwanke.

Bob graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School class of 1957. Bob had many great friendships while growing up in Eau Claire ie "The seven R's" a group of young men who chummed together.

Bob married Sharon Ginder. They had three children, Robert E. Jr., Lori and Kurt Seidler.

Bob worked for Montgomery Ward.  It was a job transfer to the Fond du Lac Montgomery Ward Store which began the love story of Bob Seidler and Susan Carter. The two met at the Blue Room tavern, which was owned and operated by Susan's mother, the late Millie Carter.  Alas, the Montgomery Ward closedown. Bob seeked new employment. He found work at M&J Sports in Wausau, Wisconsin. After securing his position and apartment, Bob returned to Fond du Lac, and moved Susie into their new life together. Bob worked at M&J until he retired in 2004.

On November 19, 1982, Bob and Sue married. On April 2, 1986 the couple was blessed with the birth of their son, Chad Robert Seidler Sr.  On May 13, 2008, came the greatest blessing, grandson Chad Robert Seidler Jr. (aka  “C.J.”) who was born to Chad Sr. and Kelly McKenna.  Back in Eau Claire, Bob's and Sharon's adult children were giving us blessings as well.  Lori blessed us with two granddaughters, Nikki and Abby; Bob Jr. (Barb) blessed us with four granddaughters, Kelsey, Rachael, Ashely and Kristi; and Kurt blessed us with grandson, Bret.  We are blessed with great-grandchildren, plus one little great-granddaughter who is on her way.

Bob is also survived by seven sisters, Arlene (Jerry) Paulson, Janice (Dave) Ohms, Linda ( Jerry) Zurek, Patricia "Pat" (Robert) Steinmetz, Jeanne (" Buzz" Bernard) Watkins , Teri (Wayne) Schultz, and Shannon (Greg) Hicks; and two sisters-in-law, Bonnie (Jerry) Ziegler, and Patricia " Patty" (Patrick "Pat") Vogds.

Memorial services will be at Noon on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau.  Rev. Peter Kieffer will officiate.  Visitation will be on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Aspirus Wausau Hospital and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.  God’s blessings on all of you.

Love to J.B.

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