Bob graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1966” and went on to graduate from UW-Stevens Point. It was while attending college that he met his future wife, Sharon A, Richardson and they were married on September 4, 1971, in Milladore, WI. Returning to Racine, Bob was employed by Racine County and retired after 35 years working in various departments in Human Services. He also taught sociology at Gateway Technical College and most recently had worked at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Center. Bob wrote a column for Lifestyles, a monthly publication, for many years. He was a member of St. Richard’s Catholic Church and was one of the founding members of The Sons of Erin. Bob was a history buff and loved to travel. Above all he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His optimism and laugh will be dearly missed.
Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Sharon; two sons, Timothy (Kristina) O’Brien and Matthew O’Brien; his grandson, Quinn; brothers, Michael (Jeanne) O’Brien of Rockford, IL, Emmett (Libby) O’Brien of Eau Claire, WI, Mark (Laura) O’Brien of Morton Grove, IL; his mother-in-law, Ruth Richardson of Milladore, WI; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dale (Christine) Richardson of Junction City, WI, Bonnie (Jim) Hampton of Stevens Point, WI, Terry (Rhonda) Richardson of Milladore, Kenny (Lori) Richardson of Milladore, WI, Lynn (Lance) Williams of Marshfield, WI; his longtime friend, Jon Eckblad; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, William Richardson Jr.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Richard Catholic Church, 1503 Grand Ave., with Reverend Allen Bratkowski officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Thursday at the church from 9 a.m. until time of Mass. Memorials to St. Richard Catholic Church have been suggested.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine 262-634-7888
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