Robert G. "Bob" Kanehl, 89, of Union Grove, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove. Born in Kenosha on May 18, 1922, he was the son of the late Edward and Ella (Gage) Kanehl. He graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1940. He served in Europe during World War II with the 82nd Airborne Division from September 1942 until December 1945. He was married to Grace (Switalski) Kanehl from 1949 to 1971. He was employed one year with Frost Co., four years at First National Bank, and 34 years as a life insurance agent for John Hancock Life Insurance Co. which included seven years as a manger of the John Hancock office in Racine. He was a member of the State of Wisconsin Securities Agents and a life member of VFW Post 1865. He retired in June 1982 and moved to Woodruff, WI, where he had a cottage on Towanda Lake. He spent his winters in Port Richey, FL, until January of 2003 when he moved to Union Grove, WI. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. Survivors include two sons, Steve (Sandra) Kanehl of Suffolk, VA, and Paul of Sauk City, WI; a daughter, Barbara (Dennis) Waltman of Waterford, WI; five grandchildren, Dawn Kanehl, Jenny Dahir-Kanehl, Jesse Dahir-Kanehl, Christine Waltman and Nick Waltman; a great-grandchild, Bailey Jones; a sister, Kay Lemke of Kenosha. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Grace Kanehl of Racine; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Josephine Kanehl of New Port Richey, FL; a brother-in-law, George Lemke of Kenosha; and a special friend, Ferlie Jacobson of Rhinelander, WI. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Wisconsin Veterans Home for their kind and compassionate care of Bob during his stay. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 17th, at Proko Funeral Home at 6:30 p.m. Interment will be held on Saturday, June 18th, at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m. with full military honors. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Union Grove Veterans Home, 21425 Spring Street, Union Grove, WI 53182, would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Robert’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofunersalhome.com
Condolences
Tom and Pam Dunn
June 19, 2011
Dear Steve and Sandy and all of Bobs family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time. No matter how long we have our fathers it never seems long enough. We hope you will remember and find comfort in memories of happy times and shared smiles and laughter. May you draw strength from your faith and each other but also know we are here for you.Love, Tom and Pam
Gordon Palik
June 16, 2011
dear paul and family, you have my deepest condolences on the death of your father. i recall now seeing your mom's obit a few years ago, too. i had a phone number for you from 10 years ago or so. i figure it was a land line, and i know don't have a land line anymore! my cell number is (920) 723-9699.call or e-mail me sometime. i'd love to here from you, gordon
Susan Gonzales
June 16, 2011
My deepest sympathy and my prayers are with you and your family. I remember him when I was I child. He is a friend of my mother Helen Lathrop.
Kathy Wood
June 14, 2011
Barb, Please know you and your family are in my prayers. Always remember "Death gives you a heart ache no one can heal, Memories give you a Love No one can Steal" Take care and let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Love Kathy
SHARON & RON ROSE
June 13, 2011
DEAREST STEVE AND SANDY, WE KNOW WHAT A DIFFICULT TILE THIS IS FOR YOU. WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY YOUR MEMORIES AND TIMES TOGETHER KEEP YOU IN THIS TIME OF LOSS. THE COMFORT OF KNOWING YOUR DAD IS NO LONGER SUFFERING SHOULD HELP TO EASE YOUR LOSS. PLEASE LET YOU KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO FOR YOU. HAVE A SAFE TRIP TO WISCONSIN. WE WILL SEE YOU WHEN YOU RETURN. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LOVE, SHARON AND RON
John & Glenda Holland
June 13, 2011
Steve and Family, Sorry to hear of your fathers death. We are praying for your strength and safety. John and Glenda