Robert August Scheurer

Robert August Scheurer

December 25, 1928 to September 4, 2022

Robert August Scheurer, 93, peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday morning, September 4, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Bob was born on December 25, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI. He attended Gesu Grade School, Marquette University High School and Milwaukee School of Engineering. On July 21, 1951, he married Margaret Rolo of Antigo, WI at Gesu Catholic Church in Milwaukee.

After a one-week honeymoon, the couple returned to Fort Bragg, NC where Bob was stationed during the Korean war.

After his military service they lived in Milwaukee, Beaver Dam, Rhinelander and Antigo before moving to Wausau in 1990.

Robert was an avid sportsman and was active in the Knights of Columbus 4th degree and was the commander of the honor guard for 14 years. He loved to bowl, golf and was an active member of St John’s Church, Antigo and St Anne’s Church in Wausau. His family was proud that a few years ago Bob took an 8-point buck on Thanksgiving Day, bowled a 255 game and then turned 85 on Christmas Day.

Bob is survived by his wife Margaret, seven daughters and three sons: Jean (Ken Durbin), Kathryn, Sue (Gerry) Bahar, Tom, Dennis (Fay), Bill (Laurie), Mary, Jayne (Steve) Magrecke, Christine and Patti (Jeff) Block. Robert is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Matt, Becky, Mike, and Caty (Bahar) Steve, Ben, and Stacy (Scheurer), Leah, Leslie, Lindsey (Scheurer), Chelsea (Scheurer-Gehr), Lauren and Brad (Magrecke), Amanda  and Andrew (Block). He also is survived by 16 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, August and Catherine Scheurer, his brother August, Jr Scheurer as well as his brothers’ and sisters’ in-laws.

Mass of Christian burial will take place on Friday, September 9, 2022 at St Anne Church. Visitation from 12:00 to 1:30 with a mass of celebration at 1:30 PM. Burial following at Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Wausau, Wisconsin.