Robert “Bob” Joseph Kieler, age 68, passed away July 1, 2018 with his loving family by his side. In respecting Bob's wishes, a private family service will be held at a later date. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Robert “Bob” Kieler Memorial Fund, PO Box 245, Platteville, WI 53818. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

He was born on September 11, 1949 in Cuba City, Wisconsin the son of Mary (Loeffelholz) and Joseph Kieler. Bob graduated from Platteville High School in 1968. Following high school, he attended Fennimore Technical Collage for welding. In 1972, he then began his career at John Deere in Dubuque, IA as a welder. He worked for John Deere until his retirement on Sept. 30, 2015. In 1989, he met the love of his life, Sharon (Timmerman) Harwick, and they were united in marriage in 2015. Together they enjoyed traveling and going to flea markets. On Sunday afternoons, they also enjoyed traveling to local wineries with friends. Most of all, Bob cherished the time spent with his grand kids and attending their sporting events.

Throughout most of his life, Bob was the farm mechanic and could always be found tinkering in the shop. He was an avid collector of John Deere tractors and truly enjoyed working on things. If anyone had a question relating to anything mechanical, he was their “go to guy”. Bob had a big heart of gold. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Bob is survived by his wife, Sharon Kieler of Platteville; three children, Trina (Kelby) Paske of Arlington; Brad Kieler of Platteville; Krystal (Zeb) Degenhardt of Boscobel; son-in-law, Rod Clark of Boscobel; three step children, Dawn (Tom) Stoppelmoor, Ed (Kelly) Harwick, and Dan (Tammy) Harwick; 14 Grandchildren, Sheldon, Matthew and Shayla Clark, Corey, Cameron, Kobe, Carly and Carter Paske, Dalton, Jaden and Riley Kieler, Jeramiah, Seth and Ava Degenhardt; eight step grandchildren, Allie & Zach Stoppelmoor, Eddie & Lexi Harwick and Nichole, Anna, Jake and Luke Harwick; four siblings, Jerry Kieler, Linda (Norbert) Noel, Roger Kieler, Karen (Terry) Bahre; four brothers-in-law, Walt (Sue) Timmerman, Ron (Rosie) Timmerman, Randy (Nanc) Timmerman, and Mark (Sue) Timmerman; and three sisters-in-law, Diane (Don) Foss, Suzy (Roger) Andrews and Lisa (Larry) Meyers. He is also survived by many other loving family and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Charlene Clark, infant granddaughter Annabell Degenhardt and brother-in-law Dave Timmerman.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Grant County Hospice, especially Kim Martins, for their love, kindness and compassionate care not only given to Bob but also to our entire family.

Robert Kieler

September 11, 1949 - July 01, 2018

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