Robert James Wallendal

Robert John Wallendal, age 84 of Waupun, died on Christmas day at the Christian Homestead in Waupun.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m.on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in the Chapel of the Christian Home, 331 Bly Street, Waupun, with Chaplain Wick Hubers officiating.

Bob’s family will receive relatives and friends at the chapel on Wednesday from 4:30 p.m.until the service time.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Christian Homestead of Waupun, Agnesian Hospice of Fond du Lac, or a charity of choice.

Bob was born on August 9, 1927in SpringvaleTownship, Fond du Lac County, WI, a son of Jacob and Susie (Tjepkema) Wallendal. He graduated from Brandon High School in 1945, and then entered into service with the U.S. Army. On January 15, 1949, Bob was united in marriage to Marion Zick. They co-owned and operated the Waupun Laundry in Waupun for many years. Bob was committed to youth activities and devoted much time as a Boy Scout Leader and Member of the Eagles. He was instrumental in organizing the Waupun Little League in 1962, and volunteered as a coach for many years. Bob co-founded McCune Beach where he built and managed the mini golf course. After selling the laundry in 1971, he managed the bar at the Rock River Country Club for seven years. Bob was then employed with the City of Waupun, and also served on the Parks and Recreation Department. The city honored Bob by naming him Father of the Year in 1967. Following his retirement, Bob was a devoted crossing guard. Other activities he enjoyed with his family were helping his son-in-law on the farm, coaching baseball, golfing, hunting, and bowling. He was also proud to get his pilot license.

Bob is survived by Marion, his wife of 62 years, four children; Rosanne Wallendal and her significant other David Smoody, Gary (Deb) Wallendal, Joan (Ron) Hull, and Tom (Cindi) Wallendal, seven grandchildren; Dustin (Jodi) Hull, Carriann (Richard) Laubenstein, Jacob (Carri) Wallendal, Shannon Hull and friend, Aaron Seaman, Jessica (Eric) Frost, Margret (Bryce Merrifield) Wallendal, and Glen Peter Wallendal and friend Abby Berken, five great-grandchildren, a sister, Marian Dahms, three sisters-in-law; Dorraine Wallendal, Ruth Metavia, and Catherine Leichtnam, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Dorothy Ferch, and his brother Donald Wallendal.

Bob’s family wishes to thank the staffs of the Christian Homestead and Agnesian Hospice for their dedicated care.

Kohls Community Funeral Home, Waupun is serving the family