Obit: Rogstad, Robert E. "Bob" (1935 – 2014)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Rogstad, Hansen, Bauer, Barr, Schreiber

----Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, Wis.) 07 Jan 2015

Rogstad, Robert E. "Bob" (4 DEC 1935 – 31 DEC 2014)

Robert E. “Bob” Rogstad, 79, Greenwood, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on Saturday, Jan. 10, at Cuddie Funeral Home in Greenwood. No service will be held. A celebration of his life will be held at the Greenwood American Legion, until 3 p.m., following the visitation.

Robert Edward Rogstad was born on Dec. 4, 1935, in Rice Lake, to Peter and Bertha (nee Hansen) Rogstad. He was raised in Rice Lake and moved to Milwaukee with his family where he finished his education, graduating in 1953. Robert was drafted into the United States Army and served until 1962. He met his wife, Jackie, of 47 years, in Milwaukee. They were married on Sept. 2, 1961, in Greenwood. They lived in Milwaukee and Wisconsin Rapids before moving to Greenwood in 1968. They farmed in Greenwood until 1988. After farming, Robert started Bullish Wear, a company focused on custom screen printing. He enjoyed working with his customers as well as giving tours to grade school children. Robert sold Bullish Wear and retired in 2006. He was very active in the community, serving on the Greenwood School Board and the Clark County Board of Supervisors, and was also a member of the Lions Club.

He is survived by his five children: Roxanne Jester, Amherst, and her children, Jerod and Kassidy; Rick (Carla) Rogstad, Eleva, and their children, Kristen and Jamie; Randy Rogstad, Willard; Susan (Eric) Bauer, New Richmond, and their children, Loni, Lorin, and Lane; and Rodney (Dana) Rogstad, Hudson; two sisters, Bev (Jack) Barr, Stevens Point, and Phyllis Schreiber, Greenfield; two nieces; one nephew; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie, in 2009; his parents; two brothers-in-law, Victor Irvine and Ed Schreiber; and one sister-in-law, Marion Irvine.

Dad will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, his quick wit and sense of humor. We love you Dad and you will be dearly missed.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.

Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, is assisting the family with arrangements.