Obituary: Robert C. "Bob" Haessig

DELLWOOD/ MADISON - Robert C. "Bob" Haessig, age 70, of Dellwood, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005. He was born on Sept. 29, 1934, in Madison, the son of Wilfred and Etola (Edmunds) Haessig. Bob was a graduate of Central High School and Madison Business College. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. Bob worked as a salesman for Chambers and Owen until his retirement. He was also a lifelong coach of all sports in the Madison area. Bob is survived by his mother, Toni Haessig-Matz; brother, Ron (Audrey) Haessig; sister, Karen (Jerry) Ulrich; niece, Mya Haessig; nephew, Bill (Sarah) Haessig; niece, Ronda (Kevin) Kelly; nephew, Scot (Jolie) Ulrich; niece, Krista Ulrich; special friend, Betty Veith and family; along with many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; and close friend, Buddy Veith. Funeral services will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, with Monsignor Douglas Dushack and Father Brian Wilk presiding. Burial will be in Blooming Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on September 2, 2005