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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Robert Marber
Derse
Aug 14, 1930 — Aug 8, 2015
Obituary
Robert M. Derse, 84, Lake Mills, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015, at the Willowbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on August 14, 1930 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Fabian and Agnes (Caspary) Derse.
He married Marilyn Illian of Milwaukee on November 8, 1952 in Milwaukee.
Bob graduated from Messmer Catholic High School in Milwaukee and later attended U.W. Madison.
He had farmed in Johnson Creek prior to moving to Lake Mills in 1968.
Bob and Marilyn owned and operated Derse's Village Square for over 20 years in Lake Mills.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
Bob and 5 other men were founders of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Lake Mills and Johnson Creek.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; 3 sons, Robert (Penny) of Dallas, TX, Daniel (Barbara) of North Freedom, Timothy (Kimberly) of Madison; 1 daughter, Margaret "Peggy" (Jeffrey) Draeger of Lake Mills; 4 grandchildren, Elizabeth (Ben) Wolfe, Andrew (Kelly) Derse, Lindsay (Ivo) Urena, Samantha Draeger; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Margaret (Martin) Biller and Agnes Rubanka both of Milwaukee;a special friend, Lester Smith of Lake Mills, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe Derse.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Father David Wanish as celebrant.
A family burial service will be held at a later date at the Kroghville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. on Tuesday until the time of service.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
The family would like to thank the staff at Willowbrook and Rainbow Hospice Care for their kindness and care.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
He was born on August 14, 1930 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Fabian and Agnes (Caspary) Derse.
He married Marilyn Illian of Milwaukee on November 8, 1952 in Milwaukee.
Bob graduated from Messmer Catholic High School in Milwaukee and later attended U.W. Madison.
He had farmed in Johnson Creek prior to moving to Lake Mills in 1968.
Bob and Marilyn owned and operated Derse's Village Square for over 20 years in Lake Mills.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
Bob and 5 other men were founders of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Lake Mills and Johnson Creek.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; 3 sons, Robert (Penny) of Dallas, TX, Daniel (Barbara) of North Freedom, Timothy (Kimberly) of Madison; 1 daughter, Margaret "Peggy" (Jeffrey) Draeger of Lake Mills; 4 grandchildren, Elizabeth (Ben) Wolfe, Andrew (Kelly) Derse, Lindsay (Ivo) Urena, Samantha Draeger; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Margaret (Martin) Biller and Agnes Rubanka both of Milwaukee;a special friend, Lester Smith of Lake Mills, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe Derse.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Father David Wanish as celebrant.
A family burial service will be held at a later date at the Kroghville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. on Tuesday until the time of service.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
The family would like to thank the staff at Willowbrook and Rainbow Hospice Care for their kindness and care.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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