"Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of this good man. Pam and myself have many great memories of Bob and your family from the Ranch years. Always had a smile and kind word for us all. Not a better man ever walked the face of the earth. We will always remember Bob with a smile. God bless you all. Rod & Pam Meidl "
In loving memory of
Robert Joerns
December 10, 1937 - June 28, 2017
Robert A. Joerns, of Elcho, died, Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at his home under the care of his family. He was 79 years old. He was born on December 11, 1937 in Crandon, a son of Henry and Irene (Holford) Joerns. He married Marilyn Hubatch on September 17, 1955 in Crandon. She survives.
He worked at Sport Marine and Merit Gear in Antigo as a repairman. For 40 years he worked for Kraft in the Antigo plant followed by five years with Antigo Cheese.
Robert and Marilyn owned and operated, The Ranch Bar, in the town of Antigo for 16 years.
He took pride in being a part of his son Rick's purchase and operation of the Highway 45 Locker Plant in Antigo.
He loved spending time outdoors with the family hunting, fishing and camping.
Survivors including his wife are three daughters, Vickie (Dan) Guenther of Ishpeming, Michigan, Diane Joerns of Elcho, Karen (Matt) Marvin of Elcho; two sons, Rick (Sue) Joerns of Antigo, Todd (Amy) Joerns of Rhinelander; nine grandchildren Jennifer and Ryan Joerns; Lauren and Anna Joerns; Travis Guenther; Josh (Alana) Joerns, Jon (Lindsay) Joerns; Shae and Stephanie Flood; six great-grandchildren, Aurora, Anaya, Ellee, Aubree, Braydee and Connor; two sisters, Joyce Jackson of Minoqua and Barbara Loveless of Nettleton, MS; a brother, Eldor Joerns, of Wisconsin Rapids.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Bobby Joerns; four sisters, Rosemary Wieland, Ruth Kloth, Delores Johnson and Sandra Gascoigne.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 3 at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
Tributes
"I love you so much Grandpa!"
"I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Joerns family. Bob was one of my favorite people to work with during my many years with The Kraft Foods Company and Th Antigog Cheese Company. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Jim Muraski "
"Karen and family. We are so sorry to hear of your dad' s passing. Cherish your memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Peter and Lisa Vechinski "
"Marilyn and family, So sorry to hear about your loss. Bob was a great guy and he gave it his best. You have our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences, God Bless you all """. Rodney and Sharon Kolz"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all,Godbless."