Mr. Robert "Bob" Weltzien

Weltzien, Robert W. "Bob", Age 78, of Burlington, died at his home on December 29, 2011. He was born in Big Bend, WI on May 16, 1933, the son of Walter and Ella Kate (nee: Neumann) Weltzien. Bob spent his early life in Tichigan where he attended Washington Caldwell Graded School and graduated from the Rochester Ag School. On October 6, 1956 he married Sandra M. Geurin at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Waterford. They lived in Waukesha for a few years and then in Tichigan for some time. For the past 25 years they've resided in Burlington. Bob was an auto salesman and manager most of his working life. He was a current member of Norway Lutheran Church in Wind Lake. He liked to spend time outdoors hunting, fishing, trapping and playing softball and baseball. He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Sandra, three daughters: Teryl (Bruce) Bramow of Racine, Rae Lynn Weltzien of Burlington and Nicole Burmeister of Eagle River, WI. He is also survived by two grandchildren: Abbie and Austin, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law: Michael Burmeister, nephew: Robbie Grobowski and niece: Stacie Inman. Services will be held IN THE FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Kristie Jaramillo officiating. Visitation prior to services from 12:00 to 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Burial in Norway Hill Cemetery following services. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, the family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society. Mealy Funeral Home 225 W. Main St. Waterford, WI 53185 www.mealyfuneralhome.com