Robert H. Stukel
1929 - 2014 Robert H. Stukel, age 85 of Kenosha died on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at United Hospital Systems – St. Catherine's Campus. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he was born on Aug. 14, 1929, and was the son of the late Matthew and Frances (Novak) Stukel. He attended Kenosha schools and was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School in Racine. He served our country in the
U.S. Air Force as Sergeant in
WWII from October 1946 through August 1949 and in the
Korean Conflict from October 1950 through October 1951. On March 12, 1955, at the First Congregational Church in Kenosha, he was united in marriage to Constance M. Bailey. From 1954 until his retirement in May of 1986, Bob was employed with the Great Lakes Supply Office. Bob was an active member of the American Legion Paul Herrick Post #21 in Kenosha for over 60 years, serving as the Post's Past Commander. He was also a member of Past Commanders Club of Wisconsin, Forty et Eight, Voiture Locale 410 for over 50 years where he had served as the Past Grand Chef de Gare of Wisconsin. Additionally, Bob belonged to the A.M.V.E.T.S, the Danish Brotherhood Lodge #14, the American Association of Active Retired Federal Employees, Mended Hearts, and the Senior Citizens Council. He was a proud volunteer with many programs through the RSVP and several veterans organizations in Kenosha. In his limited spare time, he enjoyed camping, cruising, traveling throughout the US, playing cards with friends, and reading. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Connie Stukel; his three loving nieces, Roberta (William) Young, Annette Stukel, and Elizabeth (Pat) Hamm, and his nephew, Thomas (Jean) Stukel. Bob was preceded in death by his father, on Jan. 15, 1980, his mother on Dec. 24, 1991, and his brother, Clarence Stukel on Oct. 1, 1999. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum. A visitation for Bob will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Memorial remembrances to the American Legion Paul Herrick Post #21, 504 58th St., Kenosha, WI 53140 or the Forty et Eight, 40/8 Voiture Locale #410, 504 58th St., Kenosha, WI 53140 would be appreciated. Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home & Cremation Services 3720 39th Avenue Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144 262-658-4101 Online Condolences at
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