Robert L. Nowitzke

Robert (Bob/Papa) L Nowitzke Sr, 80 passed away peacefully on Monday September 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife Jane, sons William, Robert Jr and daughter Robin.

Grandchildren Justyn, Alexandra (Zach), Cody (Chy) and Brilee. Great grandchildren Ashton, Amelia, Camden and Nea. Aunt Eleanor Porosky and brother Michael. He was preceded in death by his father Lawrence, mother Emma, stepfather Louis Erdman, sister Patricia, brother Charles and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Robert was born in Bridgeport Connecticut and graduated from Wausau High in 1962. After school he joined the United State Navy, serving 20 years and retiring a first-class Radioman in 1982.

On February 17, 1968 he married Jane B Myhill. The first 10 years of marriage was spent over seas traveling to Morrocco, Puerto Rico and Greece where he was stationed. In 1978 they moved back to Wausau while he finished his last years in the Navy running the wood shop in Great Lakes Illinois. Settling in Wausau spending his remaining years close to his family and friends.

Bob had many mini careers after retirement that included selling Kirby’s, drywall and painting, the Women’s Community teaching them how to paint, working at the local gas station, and cooking.

He was a lifetime member of the VFW Burns Post 388. A family tradition of volunteering at the Marathon County Fair with his Aunts Joan Wunsch and LouAnn Wood. 

Bob enjoyed cooking. He made Sunday brunch a family tradition over 25 years ago. His specialty was his chicken dumpling and split pea soups. He was an avid sports watcher. Rooting for all the Wisconsin sport teams:

Packers, Brewers, Badgers and Bucks. You could hear him yelling at the TV if there was a blown call. He really enjoyed watching the Little League World Series and the local State Basketball Tournaments.

A celebration of life is planned for Sunday October 6th at the Eagles Club 1703 S 3rd Ave, Wausau, WI 54401 at 11am with military salute after brunch. The family would like to welcome anyone who knew Bob/Papa to join in the celebration. 

 “Fair winds and following seas”