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Robert (Bob) Eugene Mosher Sr.

Robert (Bob) Eugene Mosher Sr.

It is with great love, respect and sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) Eugene Mosher Sr. announces his passing on April 19, 2023. He died peacefully after a long life well lived. They would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the professional, caring staff at The Village Health and Rehabilitation Center in Missoula, MT, the loving caregivers at Home Instead, as well as the staff at the Providence St. Joseph Assisted Living Facility in Polson, MT, all caregivers have changed our lives.

Bob was born on February 17, 1934 at Beloit Memorial Hospital to Raymond George Mosher and Pearl Lottie Lamb. Bob’s siblings were Dorothy E. Tamulis and William M. Mosher, all of whom preceded his death. His cousin Donald Lamb from Beloit passed away, like a brother to him, at a young age in his 20s from a sudden brain hemorrhage that shaped Bob’s early attitude to living each day with respect and love for life.

Bob’s fondest early memories are of summers spent on his grandparents Martin and Minnie Mosher’s farm in Hancock, WI, where he learned the fundamentals of hard work and appreciation for life that made him the man he became. Bob was a loving, quiet gentleman and a good listener when we needed his unconditional ear, but he was also full of fun and laughter. Bob’s motto was “stay true to yourself” which is etched into our minds forever.

After graduating from Beloit Memorial High School in 1952, he joined the Naval Reserve for three years and has many fond memories of the various ports he has had the opportunity to visit around the world. He married Phyllis Arlene McMillan in 1953, they were high school sweethearts and began their beautiful journey together. After completing his naval service, Bob began his plumbing apprenticeship with the Town and Country of Beloit and continued with Quigley Smart Plumbing and Heating. Bob earned his journeyman and masters degrees in plumbing which enabled him to start his own business, Mosher Plumbing. Bob was a member of the South Beloit Businessmen’s Association for many years. He joined the Plumbers/Pipe Fitters Union Local 214, and his eldest son, Bob Jr., followed in his footsteps, where they commuted together to jobs near and far and spent long hours working together as father and son .

Bob and Phyllis lived in Beloit and spent many summers camping on Petenwell Lake in Arkdale, WI, eventually moving into their own family lakeside cabin. Raising their family alongside two other loving families Harold and Jackie Oldenburg and Larry and Nancy Williams from Beloit made for lots of fun and fond memories at the cottage and in Beloit. Bob was a very good Euchre card player and enjoyed a good game with his family and friends. He was very proud and enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren, although it was a bit intimidating for all of us, we enjoyed every round. For many years, children, grandchildren and now great-grandchildren have enjoyed the Seehütte as the hub of family love. The cabin was a cozy and welcoming place for us all to gather. We made do with one bathroom, a couple of bedrooms, and extra sleeping beds that were part of the fun and crazy times we shared together. The Fourth of July was a motley mix of dragonfly-sized mosquito fights, fireworks (thank goodness no one was hurt) and potluck dinners, with all three families sharing in the love, fun and memories that were made forever .

Bob and Phyllis enjoyed their retirement together, spending winters in Lakeland FL and summers at the cabin in Petenwell Lake, WI. They enjoyed traveling together which included many cruises and some trips visiting her son Mike and daughter-in-law Mirjam when they lived in California and then to Bottmingen in Switzerland and visiting her daughter Julie and son-in-law Jeff in Montana. Bob was a devoted and loving husband to Phyllis for 53 years and took wonderful care of her while she was battling scleroderma until her passing in 2007. Their marriage was a true inspiration for all of us to hold each other close and cherish each day.

Bob is survived by his three sons Robert Jr./Sue Mosher Whitefish Bay WI, Michael/Mirjam Mosher Bottmingen Switzerland, Jeffery/Cindy Mosher Janesville, WI and daughter Julie/Jeffrey Stephenson Polson, MT. Grandchildren: Lindsay/Mike Christensen Whitefish Bay WI (Gr. Grans Cole, Claire, Harrison, Evan and Noah), Ryan Mosher San Diego, CA, Angela Mosher Martin Marion, IN (Gr grans Henry, Emily, Liam) Bottmingen, Switzerland, Michael Mosher Jr., Luke Mosher, Basel, Switzerland, Ashley Mosher, Holmen, WI (Gr. grans Jude, Hugh, Deacon), Mallory/ Dan Box, Crystal MN (Gr. gran Ruby ) Sara Mosher Sun Prairie, WI, Kent Kroll San Francisco, CA Austin Stephenson/Autumn Gear Nokemis, MI (Gr gran Averie) and Lauren Stephenson Brooklyn, NY.

Bob’s dear friends in Lakeland FL have given Bob, Phyllis and our entire family so much support and love, we are truly grateful…Judy Hargrove, Phil Meyers and his beautiful late companion of eight years, Donna Getman.

A celebration is planned this summer in Petenwell Lake, WI

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to www.partnershopefoundation.org, Residential Hospice Unit Missoula, MT.

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