Robert E. Mengel

Robert E. Mengel, 78, Wausau, died Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with his loving wife Sheryl by his side and 12 hours before their 58th anniversary.

He was born September 4, 1944 to Rudolph and Agnes (Anderson) Mengel in Owen Wisconsin.  He attended school in Owen.  He was united in marriage to Sheryl (Langteau) on January 9, 1965.  They made their home in Owen and started a family.

Over the years Bob worked at Post Company before retiring he worked for Weathershield.  He and Sheryl had a dream of owning their own restaurant.  That came true and they owned and ran the Lunch Box Café in Withee for 10 years, but he was best known as Cowboy Bob.  He loved to play the keyboard and sing for friends and family and also loved to celebrate at the holidays.  The most memorable being where he would ride in the parades, playing keyboard and entertaining the crowds.  He continued playing and singing when he and Sheryl moved to Lakewood and became in-home healthcare providers.  Robert suffered a stroke in 2017 but never lost his love of music, celebrations with family and friends, all with a smile and a laugh (even if the jokes weren’t that great).

He was a proud member of the National Guards, the Owen-Withee Fire Department and the Owen-Withee Lions.

Survivors include his wife Sheryl, Wausau; Children: Gene (Kimberly) Mengel, Wausau, Ricky (Sheila) Mengel, Harker Heights TX; Cheri (Robert) Prasser, Lakewood.  9 Grandchildren: Crystal (Krisa Krause) Kittel, Thomas (Brittney) Mengel, Jessica (Corey) Garland, Jennifer Mengel, Brian Mengel, Andrew (Keona) Mengel, Jacob (Cali) Prasser, Stephanie (Connor) Prasser and Jesse Prasser. 12 Great Grand Children: Aidan, Keitan, Mason, Hunter, Danica, Lilian, Julian, Kaliana, Nasir, Andrew, Mila and Kane. He is further survived by his sister in law Pat Mengel and many nieces & nephews

He was preceded in death by his parents Rudolph and Agnes, his siblings, Lois (Lloyd), Dick (Pearl), Delores (Ray), Sandra (Gunther) and Kenny and his Granddaughter Amanda Ann Mengel.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Bob on Saturday, May 20th at St. Therese Church, 113 West Kort Street, Rothschild WI.  Lunch will be in the church basement at Noon.  Please be sure and bring fun stories you have of Bob!

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com