Robert Allen Zirbel, 71, of Shawano, WI, was called suddenly to be with his heavenly father on October 8th, 2016. Bob was born in Wrightstown, Wisconsin on January 19, 1945 to Lawrence and Adaline (Fredrich) Zirbel. He graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1963. Bob was married to Mary Ellen Schuessler on July 24, 1965. Last year, they celebrated 50 years of marriage with their friends and loved ones. Bob worked as a machinist for Paper Converting Machine Company for 35 years prior to retiring early to enjoy winters in Florida and his family community at Zirbel's Last Resort Park on Loon Lake. Bob was fortunate enough to enjoy 19 years of retirement with Mary…the wife he loved for 51 years. Bob was one of Wisconsin's finest – he loved to fish in all seasons – and he loved the outdoors and all of God's nature. He was grateful for all of God's gifts and gave back all of himself to help others. Everyone considers Bob a dear friend, one they will truly miss.
Bob is survived by his wife Mary, his sons Doug (Denise) and Mark, his grandchildren Jacob, Abby, Jenna, and Andrew. His siblings Caroline Cunningham, Shirley (Bob) Pagel, Dick (Jan), Pat (Roger) Oldenburg. His siblings in law Robert Schuessler and Karen Bravier. And many other family and friends.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gerald (and Phyllis), brothers in law James, Robert, and Donnie Schuessler. And his father and mother in law, George and Marjorie Schuessler.
The memorial service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Town of Washington on Saturday, October 15th at 11:00am. Reverend Steven Pockat will be officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:00am until the time of the service. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers Bob's family requests nonperishable food items for distribution to local pantries.
