Robert E. Gerdes Bob

Robert E. Gerdes 'Bob' of Delafield passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9. Bob is survived by his loving daughter Amy (Michael) Hasselkus of Oconomowoc. Grandchildren Abbie Weed, Annah Weed, Alyse Lotz and a great grandson Owen Martinson. Bob is further survived by his brother Fred Gerdes, brother in law Richard Riehle, many Nieces and nephews, special 'Son' Jon Kohlmetz and Bob's girlfriend Leanne Nord along with her daughter Alana Nord along with many other relatives and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Hugo and Irma Gerdes, his sister Ellen Riehle and nephew Michael Gerdes. Bob, better known as Bob-O or Hootin, was a long time resident of Waukesha county area. He enjoyed motorcycles, tractors and fast cars. Bob-O was previously involved in farming and enjoyed his farm animals. He also worked as a plumber and belonged to the plumbers union local 075. Funeral services for Bob will be held on Friday, Jan 17, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. Visitation for family and friends will start at 10:00 A.M. all to be held at Crosspoint Community Church. There will also be a visitation Thursday, Jan 16th from 4:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. at Pagenkopf Funeral Home. He touched the lives of so many and will be deeply missed by all that knew him.