Robert Jones

Picha Funeral Home, Locally Owned and Operated

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Robert Ray Jones, age 88 and lifelong resident of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin passed away Monday, April 28, 2008 at the University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Presbyterian Church in Wisconsin Dells with Reverend Steven Keller officiating. Burial will be at the Davis Corners Cemetery. Military rites will be presented by the Harold B. Larkin American Legion Post 187 of Wisconsin Dells. Visitation will be held at the Picha Funeral Home of Lake Delton, Wisconsin on Thursday, May 1, 2008 from 4 to 7 P.M. with a Masonic Service held at 6:30 p.m. and on Friday at the United Presbyterian Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.

Robert “Bob” was born July 12, 1919 in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin the son of Anton and Mary (Nelson) Jones. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in January of 1941 and was honorably discharged in October of 1945. In November of 1947 he married Bette Stroede. She preceded him in death in October of 2007.

Bob was a plasterer by trade working for Fix Brothers in Madison for many years before becoming a partner in J&G Plastering Company for 19 years in Wisconsin Dells. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church; Harold B. Larkin American Legion Post 187 and had served as Commander; V.F.W. Post 9387 and had served as Commander; and the Dells Masonic Lodge 124 and had served as Junior Deacon and Junior Warden.

Bob is survived by his sons, Steven (George Ann) Jones of Reedsburg and Bruce Jones of Wisconsin Dells; daughter Diane (Richard) Lemke of Montello; a sister, Lorraine (Warren) Swets of Florida; sister in law, Elnora Jones of Wisconsin Dells; grandchildren, Paula (Kevin) Pavelka, Robert (Jessica) Keyes, Christina (Brian) Delanty and Michael Jones; two great grandchildren; and  many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bette; son, David K. Jones; grandson, David T. Jones; brothers, Arnie, George and Leonard; and sisters, Eleanor, Mildred and Hilda.

The family suggests memorials be given to the Presbyterian Church or Davis Corners Cemetery.