Robert P. “Bob” Gauger

Robert Paul “Bob” Gauger, age 85 of Redgranite, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, January 17, 2024 at Juliette Manor in Berlin following a brief illness.
Bob was born in Milwaukee on May 3, 1938, the son of Julius and Dorothy (Juhre) Gauger. He was raised in Milwaukee, and attended Boy’s Technical High School in Milwaukee. He married Judith Ann Lippert on October 17, 1959 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Judy, his wife of 65 years survives. Bob had been employed for 40 years at American Motors Corp. in Milwaukee and Kenosha as a welder until his retirement in 1996. The Gaugers have lived in Redgranite since 1991.
In addition to his wife, Judy, Bob is survived by a son, Bob Gauger (Margaret Willis) of Pearl Lake (Redgranite); 2 daughters, Cheryl (Rob) Novotny of Omro and Lisa (Wes) Fleenor of Wind Lake, WI. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, Robert (Mariah) and Ryan (Samii) Gauger, and Emily Fleenor; and 2 great-grandchildren, Gwen and Aria Gauger; other relatives, and many friends.
Bob was preceded in death by a son John in 1988 and his parents, Julius and Dorothy Gauger. His family was most important to Bob. He was also very actively involved in restoring and showing classic cars. He was a member of Brewtown Crusers of Milwaukee and United Auto Workers Union, Local 72 of Milwaukee.
Memorial Services and a Celebration of Bob’s life will be held at a later date when hopefully, the weather will be better and relatives and friends will be able to attend safely. Should relatives and friends wish to remember Bob with a Memorial offering in his memory or with a Condolence card, they may be sent to the Robert Gauger Family C/O Ruminski Funeral Home Post Office Box 16, Redgranite, WI 54970-0016. Ruminski Funeral Home Highway 21, Redgranite (920) 566-2313 Serving the Gauger Family