Robert John Loewen, 90 years old, lifelong resident of Kenosha, WI passed away Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, Pleasant Prairie, WI. He was born May 3, 1931, the son of the late Matthew and Violet (Fonk) Loewen. Bob was educated at St. Thomas Grade School and Bradford High School, Kenosha, WI. He proudly served in the U.S. Army beginning in January of 1952; he served seventeen months in Korea and was honorably discharged in January of 1954. Upon return from the service, Bob worked for American Motors Corp for two years before joining the Kenosha Police Department in March of 1956. He spent 31 years on the force and received various medals and commendations for his service. He moved up in rank and was Lieutenant of Detectives when he retired in 1987. On September 29, 1956, he married Kathryn A. Loef at St. James Catholic Church, Kenosha, WI. Bob and Kay enjoyed many happy years together with trips to northern Wisconsin for fishing and hunting, casino gambling, going to plays, and sharing dinners with treasured friends. Bob will be greatly missed by Kay, his sweetheart and best friend. He is also survived by family, including his brother, Donald (Emily) Loewen and sisters, Joan Sweeney and Dolores (Dale) Flake as well as a sister-in-law, Suzanne Loewen and special nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Loewen, a sister, Mary Jane Blank; and mother and father-in-law, Eleanor and Edward Loef. Bob’s family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Bloom and staff for their care and compassion. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 7117 14th Avenue, Kenosha, WI with Mass of Christian Burial to commence at 11:00 a.m. with full military honors to follow. Entombment will be private in All Saints Mausoleum, Pleasant Prairie, WI. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 7117 14th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53143, in his memory. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Bob’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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theresa bedal
April 21, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a good friend of my father’s Frank Simo and his wife Kay worked when Frank and she was a best friend to my aunt Anne Simo. I know Bob, Frank and Anne are all enjoying each other’s company again in heaven. I will keep Kaye in my thoughts during this very sad time for her.
Pam Drummond
April 20, 2022
I met Bob when he was a detective and I was a probation and parole agent. He was good at his job and we helped each other. He was always professional and a lot of fun. After his retirement I’d run into him at festival foods or at potowatomi casino with his wife. He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed. His wife and fsmily are in my thoughts.Pam Drummond
Katherine Lingle
April 20, 2022
I met Detective Loewen when I was a young assistant DA. As far as I could tell, he was always an officer and a gentleman, committed to truth and justice. After he retired from the Kenosha Police Department, I continued to see Detective Loewen attending Mass at St. Mark Parish with his wife. I could see how much he treasured his wife by the courtesy of his gestures toward her. How sad that she is left here without him, but how glorious that God chose to welcome him Home on Easter Sunday! Rest In Peace Bob, Katherine Lingle Schaefer