Robert E. Lloyd

Robert E. Lloyd 74, Kronenwetter, died Friday, November 30, 2012 at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born May 8, 1938 in Loyal, son of the late Ray and Loretta (Alberts) Lloyd. On June 1, 1963, he married Norleen Christiansen in Racine. She survives. In 1965, Robert along with his brother, Donald, co-founded the Lloyd Brothers Trucking Company. Following retirement, Robert founded Lloyd Builders in the Wausau and Mosinee areas. Most recently, he enjoyed owning and operating Little Grandpa's Small Engine Repair in Kronenwetter. Robert was a member of the Rib Mountain Snowmobile Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Mens Auxiliary Post No. 8280, Wausau. He was an usher, greeter and active member of the Highland Community Church. Among some of his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Robert will be remembered as a generous and giving person, putting others needs before of his own. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him. Survivors include his wife, Norleen Lloyd, Kronenwetter; four children, Deb (Steve) Winterhack, Waupun, April (David) Baneck, Wausau, Norbert (Becky) Lloyd, Kronenwetter and Kelly (Dave) Bandock, Wausau; 12 grandchildren, Christopher (Betsy) Winterhack, Amanda (Ryan) Stueber, Derrick Winterhack, David Baneck, Jordan Baneck, Devan Lloyd, Tyler Wilke, Brianna Lloyd, Carly Bandock, Ethan Bandock, Saige Bandock and Jonathon Bandock; three sisters, June Prior, Loyal, Angie (Dale) Fravert, Loyal and Rita (John) Niswonger, Florida; one sister-in-law, Jean Lloyd, Wausau; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Harold Lloyd. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Highland Community Church, Wausau. Rev. Jeff Hinds will officiate. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kronenwetter. Friends may call on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. There will be a service conducted by the VFW Mens Auxiliary at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the church. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Rezwan Islam for all the wonderful care you gave to Robert over the past several years and to the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Clare's Hospital, Spirit Flight and Ministry Home Care Hospice who made it possible to bring our father home. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com