Robert Eckert

Robert L. Eckert passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, from complications from injuries suffered in a fall. He was 77 years old, born in Oconomowoc, WI to Myrle L. and Loretta C. Eckert (Oschmann) on November 19, 1940. He attended Watertown High School and graduated in 1959. Robert served in the United States Air Force from 1961 until 1965, serving in the Philippines and Germany. Robert married Shirley Pick Kohn in 1968. She preceded him in death in 1975. In 1981 he Married Christine Buske Wood at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Watertown. Robert raised Chris' sons as his own, referring to them as "his sons." Bob had been a salesman for Tri-Mart, Miller Auto Parts, Sears and Jones Dairy Farm Distribution. Bob owned Schatzie's Bar in Lowell and the Hofbrau in Johnson Creek. In 1991, Bob and Chris purchased and operated Olde & Cragely's in Milford until his stroke in 2004. For 14 years Bob was known for singing "Jolly Cholly" songs to his customers, especially the "Laughing Polka". Bob was very active in both the Jefferson County and State of Wisconsin Democratic Party until his stroke. Bob was a lifetime member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. After selling Olde & Cragely's in 2005, he and Chis moved to Madison. Bob will be missed by his loving wife, Chris, sons; Brenton (Michele) Wood of CA and Gregory (Kelly) Wood of Ft Atkinson, granddaughter Bailey Wood of Ft Atkinson, brother and sisters: Betty (Lyle) Craker, Joanne Cloutier, Don (Sharon) Eckert, Richard (Mary) Eckert, Larry (Cindy) Eckert, Laurie Eckert, Ken (Kelli) Eckert; and many other relative and friends. Robert will also be missed by close friends Frank Pennington and Lyle Lidholm. Robert is preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley, his parents, brother-in-law J.B. Cloutier. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service at 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. The Reverend Dale Vlastnik officiating. On-line condolences may be sent on www.watertownwifuneralhome.com

Visitation

Saturday, April 21, 2018 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service
500 Welsh Rd. Watertown 53098, United States

Service

Saturday, April 21, 2018 3:00 PM
Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home & Cremation Service
500 Welsh Rd. Watertown 53098, United States