Obituary for Robert L. Gremler, Sr.
Robert L. Gremler, Sr., age 70, of Merrill, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 11, 2017, under the care of his family and hospice services.
Bob was born May 30, 1946, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, son of the late Ward and Laverne (Kamrath) Gremler, Sr. For over 30 years Bob had owned and operated several full service gas stations in Merrill. He was a fan of the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers. Bob enjoyed playing cards, golfing, and fishing. Bob served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged.
Survivors include two daughters, Jamie Rousseau, and Jennifer (Lawrence) Bienfang, both of Merrill; his son, Robert L. (Jacqueline) Gremler, Jr., of Merrill; six grandchildren, Brittany, Xandra, Alexan, Braxton, Abner, and Milo; one sister, Ava (Mark) Stevenson, Merrill; one brother, Ward ‘Butch’ (Barbara) Gremler, Jr. of Tomahawk; and his ex-wife and still friend, Shirley Gremler of Merrill. Besides his parents, Bob is preceded in death by a brother, Jory Gremler.
Bob's family invites his many friends to join them at the V.F.W. Hall, 205 N. Cleveland St., Merrill, this Thursday, March 16th from 4 to 8 P.M..
The Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com.
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Bob was born May 30, 1946, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, son of the late Ward and Laverne (Kamrath) Gremler, Sr. For over 30 years Bob had owned and operated several full service gas stations in Merrill. He was a fan of the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers. Bob enjoyed playing cards, golfing, and fishing. Bob served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged.
Survivors include two daughters, Jamie Rousseau, and Jennifer (Lawrence) Bienfang, both of Merrill; his son, Robert L. (Jacqueline) Gremler, Jr., of Merrill; six grandchildren, Brittany, Xandra, Alexan, Braxton, Abner, and Milo; one sister, Ava (Mark) Stevenson, Merrill; one brother, Ward ‘Butch’ (Barbara) Gremler, Jr. of Tomahawk; and his ex-wife and still friend, Shirley Gremler of Merrill. Besides his parents, Bob is preceded in death by a brother, Jory Gremler.
Bob's family invites his many friends to join them at the V.F.W. Hall, 205 N. Cleveland St., Merrill, this Thursday, March 16th from 4 to 8 P.M..
The Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com.
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Visitation
Thursday
16
Mar
4:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
V.F.W. Hall
205 N. Cleveland Street
Merrill, WI 54452
A gathering of family and friends to honor Bob's memory will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Merrill V.F.W. Hall, 205 N. Cleveland Street.
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