Robert Mergen

Robert Mergen

August 18, 1949 - March 06, 2017

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Robert “Bob” P. Mergen, 67, of Glen Haven, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.  Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington, Wisconsin.  Father John Meinholz will officiate.  Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.  The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family.  Memorials may be made to the Robert P. Mergen Memorial Fund.  Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Bob was born on August 18, 1949 in Lancaster, Wisconsin, son of Leo and Clara (Hendrichs) Mergen.  He was united in marriage to Mary Ronan on February 10, 1968 in Brodhead, Wisconsin.  Bob was a lifelong farmer in Glen Haven.  He also enjoyed valet driving and driving for Renzenberger, Inc.  He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Glen Haven.  He enjoyed riding his Gator, playing cards, traveling, and going to farm sales. 

He is survived by his wife, Mary; three children, Jim (Sue Rinehart) Mergen of Bloomington; Anne (Tom) Hore of Lancaster; Steve Mergen of Dane, WI; four grandchildren, Eric (Heather Taylor) Mergen, Brittany (Sherri Aspenson) Mergen, Justin (Kate Noble) Hore, and Jena Hore; one great-grandson, Leighton Mergen; two sisters, Martha (Carl) Neis of Bloomington; Janice (Leon) Stern of Mountain Home, AR and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, MaKayla Hore on November 21, 2012, his parents, and brother, Peter.

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Bette Beneker
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Mary and family. You have our deepest sympathy and are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob always had a smile and so friendly. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Sending you an angel hug. See you on Saturday. Greg and Bette Beneker
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Kathi Martin
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Mary and family: you have my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Debra &Frank Van Bogaert
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Mary, You have our deepest sympathy. Bob will be missed. Sorry we will not be able to make the service. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy Butch and Deb
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Carol &John skaife
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Mary &family, so very sorry to hear of Bob's passing.our hearts go out to all. Please let us help in any way.
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Dick and Carol Caley
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Dear Anne and Tom: we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. He was much too young to leave you now, but it isn't our decision. May God comfort and guide you in the days ahead. Hugs to your family, Dick and Carol
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Coleen Skaife
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Anne I am sorry for your loss. I did not know your Dad but he raised a very nice daughter. I don't know if you would remember me but I helped you with your monument. I am now at Archie Monument in Fennimore, I remember you because you were always very nice to me , again I am sorry for your loss.

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