Robert Voss, age 101 of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Shawano. He was born on February 1, 1920, in Tinley Park, Illinois to the late Walter and Frieda (Leiss) Voss. Bob was united in marriage to Joan Tembey on June 1, 1946, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bethlehem, PA. Following Bob’s graduation from Peotone High School as the class valedictorian, he attended Blackburn College for two years before being called to military service during World War II. His entire service was spent at Camp Lee, Virginia where he trained soldiers who were to serve overseas. Following the war Bob attended the University of Illinois in Champaign, IL, where he graduated in 1948 with a degree in dairy technology. He immediately went to work for Kraft Foods in Glenview and Chicago, Illinois, where he had a successful career that culminated in overseeing international cheese productions. He retired from Kraft in 1983. After retirement, he moved to Shawano and lived on the lake for sixteen years until he moved into town. After his 100th birthday he moved to the Cottages Assisted Living in Shawano.
Bob loved fishing and kept track of every fish he caught in Shawano Lake. He fed many from his huge garden and played softball into his mid 90’s. He was a long-time active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. Bob was a remarkable man and an inspiration to many. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend and he will be deeply missed.
Bob is survived by: three sons, Robert (Marcy) Voss, Brian Voss and Barry (Kim) Voss; eight grandchildren, Kristi (Lee) Thorson, Kari (Greg) Schneider, Rob (Tricia) Voss, Catherine Voss, Dan Brewer, Jackie (Matt) Delano, Sarah Voss and Micah (Jennifer) Voss; thirteen great grandchildren, Michael, Kyla, Tyler, Olivia, Ford, Cole, River, Robert, Lily, Raven, Sawyer, Jaylen and LaMondre; and one nephew, Eric Simmons and his children Sarah, Tracy and EJ.
He was preceded in death by: his wife Joan of 64 years, his parents and two sisters, Marjorie and Edna.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano with Rev. Scott Ludford officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Shawano VFW Post #2723. Interment will be Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from noon until time of service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church or Habitat for Humanity in Shawano.
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