Mr. Robert G. Rosenthal

Rosenthal, Robert G. Most recently of Leaburg, Oregon, went to his eternal home on Friday, November 23, 2012 at the age of 79. He was born in Milwaukee on March 31, 1933 to Arthur and Alvina (nee Meyer) Rosenthal. He is survived by his former wife Adell Klismith, a sister Lois (Louis) Zednik, and their children Louis Jr. (Mary) and Lee, daughter JoAnne (David) Krempel and their children Nathan, Erin and Joseph, daughter Laurie and her children Kurtis (Melissa) Doerr, Betsy Jo (Joshua) Rogers, Joshua (fiancé Sandy) Doerr and Anna Doerr and son Michael (Kim) and their children Douglas (Kimberly), Robyn and Danielle, and great-grandchildren Abby, Paige, Parker and Zoey (Kurtis) and Reese, Brody and Reagan (Betsy Jo). Bob was the owner of Waterford Floral from 1964 to 1981, where he pioneered the use of hydroponics for growing roses. Bob was a volunteer fireman, and was active in the Lions club and local community. He was preceded in death by a brother Waldemar, sister-in-law Jane and niece Bonnie, and his parents. Owing to his love of the outdoors, Bob was cremated and his ashes will be spread in his favorite fishing hole in Oregon. A visitation will be held at Mealy Funeral Home, 225 W Main St., Waterford, on Monday, December 3, from 3 - 6 p.m., with a memorial service following. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations in Bob's name to the Waterford fire and rescue squad, or a charity of your choosing. Mealy Funeral Home, Inc 225 West Main Street Waterford, Wisconsin 53185 262-534-2233 www.mealyfuneralhome.com