Robert Paul

Hafenstein

Robert P. "Bob" Hafenstein, 77, Lake Mills, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at the UW Hospital in Madison with his family by his side.
He was born on June 28, 1941 in Columbus, the son of the late Paul and Laura (Benninger) Hafenstein.
Bob married Marianne Zubke of Watertown June 25, 1966 in Watertown.
He had been a truck driver for Daybreak Foods in Lake Mills for many years.
Bob was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Lake Mills and its Dartball
Team. He loved to Polka dance, play cards, and enjoyed putting up tents in his former tent business. Bob had a kind heart and would give anyone a helping hand. He loved watching his grandchildren's activities and spending time with them.
Survivors include his wife, Marianne; 2 sons, Mark (Peggy) of Watertown, Jason (Sarah) of Lake Mills; 4 grandchildren, Kimberly and Elizabeth, Michael and James; sister, Delores Topel of Lake Mills; brother-in-law, Gary Scheel of Reeseville; 2 sisters-in-law, Donna Hafenstein of Lake Mills, Mary Winter of Juneau; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Also preceding in death was a son, Kevin; granddaughter, Kady; 2 brothers, Jerome "Jerry" Hafenstein and Harold Winter; sister, Doris "Dory" Scheel, sister-in-law, Sharleen Winter and brother-in-law, Lynn Topel.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. Bruce McKenney and the Rev. Douglas Tomhave officiating.
Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery at Reeseville following a luncheon at church.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.
If desired, memorials may be made to the church or a charity of one's choice.
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