Robert “Bob” J. Muskevitsch, age 66 of New London, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at his residence.
Bob was born on February 14, 1949 in New London, son of Robert C. and Germaine (Bruehl) Muskevitsch. He was united in marriage on April 6, 1984 to Denise (Thompson) in Waupaca. Bob graduated from New London High School in 1967. He worked at various jobs in New London until poor health forced his retirement. Bob loved fishing, hunting, the Packers, the Brewers and he also loved being a Ham Radio operator.
Bob is survived by: his wife, Denise; mother, Germaine; children, Dawn Meschnick, Todd Muskevitsch, Tim (Amy) Muskevitsch; step-daughter, Billie Jo Thompson (special friend Scott Warren); grandchildren: Jacob, Tayla, Brittany, Savannah, Bradley, Taylor and Trisha; great-grandchildren, Bentley and Evaleanna; siblings: Richard (Sue) Muskevitsch, Kathy (Ken) Jaeger, Larry (Terry) Muskevitsch, Tom Muskevitsch, Mark (Sue) Muskevitsch, Jean (Todd) Eake and Tina (Tom) Kempher. He is further survived by his uncle, George Bruehl; best friend, Peggy (Jeff) Vosburg and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bob is preceded in death by his father, mother-in-law JoAnn Thompson, his best friend Mike Wilson and his dog Sonny.
A memorial service for Bob will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 30th at Cline and Hanson Funeral Home in New London. Rev. Rose McCurdy will be officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Please come dressed in your favorite sports team or camouflage clothing.
The family wishes to thank the staff at ThedaCare Oncology Department and Heartland Hospice for their care and concern for Bob.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.