Robert Paul Fifer, 81, of Kenosha, passed away Thursday, October 21st surrounded by his family.He was born in Kenosha on April 24, 1929 to Victor and Helen Fifer. He attended and graduated from local schools. He served in the 45th Infantry division of the Army during the Korean War. He recieved the Combat Infantrymans Badge, the South Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Service Medal (two bronze stars), 45th Division Patch, 179th Regimental Combat Team Crest, Korean War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation (Japan) Medal, and the National Defense Medal. He worked for American Motors/Chrysler for 30 years and retired in 1988.On June 23rd, 1956 he married Bernadette Hagelschur who survives him. He is also survived by three daughters, Barb (Jack) Ostrowski, Debbie (Bob) Ewald and Kathie (Arnie Arredondo) Fifer; grandchildren, Sarah and Elizabeth Ostrowski and Nick and Joe Ewald all of Kenosha; sister, Ann (Bernard) Covington of FL; and many nieces and nephews.The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Abdul Durrani and Dr. Alfred Habel, the nurses on 3 Palmer at Kenosha Hospital and the staff from Hospice Alliance. A memorial mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Monday, October 25th at 10:30 a.m. followed by Full Military Honors. Internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, the American Lung Association, St. James Catholic Church or Hospice Alliance would be greatly appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111 60th St. 262-654-3533Visit Robert’s Online Memorial Book At:www.prokofuneralhome.com