Robert H. Bjerk Jr., Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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September 12, 1935 - December 3, 2015
Robert H. Bjerk, Jr., age 80, of Wisconsin Rapids, died Thursday,
December 3, 2015 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Robert was born September 12, 1935 in Beloit to Robert and Jesse (Krahn) Bjerk, Sr. He married Charlene Cox on November 11, 1973 in Rockton, IL. He was employed by General Motors of Janesville for 30 years, retiring
in 1984. He previously owned taverns in Loganville and Pray. For seven years he was a chef at Lake Arrowhead in the town of Rome. He was a member of UAW. His interests included cooking, woodworking and the Green Bay Packers.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Charlene “Charlie” Bjerk of Wisconsin Rapids; six hildren: Jolene (Craig) Orlowski of town of Rome;
Tim (Ann) Hudson of Jonesboro, AR; Eric (Michele) Ellestead of San
Francisco, CA; Kelly (Mike) O’Leary of Janesville; Lori (Mike) Aston of
Beloit; and Marylin Hudson of Syracuse, NY; one step daughter, Katrina
Walhovd of Janesville; seven grandchildren: Bailey Hahn; Cole Orlowski;
Denita and Samantha Shores; Paul Hudson; and Ashley and Tony Ray; three
step grandchildren: Josh; Justin; and Jenna Walhovd; one great grandson,
Brandon Moat; one brother, Richard Bjerk of Sebring, FL; and brothers
and sisters in-law: Sandra Hanson of Rapid City, SD; Randy (Ginny) Cox
of Janesville; Tony Cox of Arkdale; Mike (Maria) Cox of Irma; Gary Cox
of Janesville; Dave (Sheri) Cox of Janesville; Julie Cox of Oak Creek;
and Jayne Olsen of Milton. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Betty
Christensen.
Robert’s family would like to thank the staff of Aspirus Riverview
Hospital, Chaplain Kristi Kleinbeck, and the Nekoosa Ambulance Service
for their excellent care.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM. Saturday, December 12, 2015 at
Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home in Nekoosa. Rev. Kristi Kleinbeck will
officiate. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday at the funeral
home from 12 noon until the time of service. Online condolences may be
expressed at ritchayfuneralhome.com.
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