Bob married Elizabeth (Meyers) on March 5, 1966. Together they raised four children: Kathy Pichette (Oren), Eric Bruder (Denise), Vicki Peltier (Dan), and Heidi Laszewski (Troy). He also enjoyed his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was born in Tarr Valley to Harry and Barbara Bruder, the fourth of eight siblings.
Bob worked for 25 years at the VA and Tomah Hardware Store. He loved every part of fishing — from tying his own flies to being out in nature, savoring the thrill of each catch, even the “little ones.” The best days ended with a family fish fry. He shared his love of fishing by teaching others, often setting up kids he didn’t know with a bubble and a fly, saying: “Now don’t let your parent use your pole. I want you to catch all the fish.”
For over 50 years, he faithfully served Jehovah God. His belief in the Bible’s promise of a perfect future on earth gave him so much peace and purpose that he spent as much of his time as he could sharing that hope in the community.
His quick wit and unintentional humor endeared him to us all, leading many to know him as “Sweet Old Bob”.
On September 13th, 2025, visitation is at 1:00 p.m., followed by a memorial talk at 1:30 p.m., at the Sparta Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Lunch will be served at Wisco 8, 2700 Riley Rd., Sparta.
September 13th, 2025
1:00 p.m. Visitation
1:30 p.m. Memorial Talk
Sparta Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
2091 W Wisconsin St
Sparta, WI 54656
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Meeting ID: 455 762 2933
Password: Daniel9:25
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+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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