Obituary for Robert John Loewen
Robert John Loewen, 90 years old, lifelong resident of Kenosha, WI passed away Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, Pleasant Prairie, WI.
He was born May 3, 1931, the son of the late Matthew and Violet (Fonk) Loewen. Bob was educated at St. Thomas Grade School and Bradford High School, Kenosha, WI. He proudly served in the U.S. Army beginning in January of 1952; he served seventeen months in Korea and was honorably discharged in January of 1954. Upon return from the service, Bob worked for American Motors Corp for two years before joining the Kenosha Police Department in March of 1956. He spent 31 years on the force and received various medals and commendations for his service. He moved up in rank and was Lieutenant of Detectives when he retired in 1987.
On September 29, 1956, he married Kathryn A. Loef at St. James Catholic Church, Kenosha, WI. Bob and Kay enjoyed many happy years together with trips to northern Wisconsin for fishing and hunting, casino gambling, going to plays, and sharing dinners with treasured friends.
Bob will be greatly missed by Kay, his sweetheart and best friend. He is also survived by family, including his brother, Donald (Emily) Loewen and sisters, Joan Sweeney and Dolores (Dale) Flake as well as a sister-in-law, Suzanne Loewen and special nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Loewen, a sister, Mary Jane Blank; and mother and father-in-law, Eleanor and Edward Loef.
Bob’s family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Bloom and staff for their care and compassion.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 7117 14th Avenue, Kenosha, WI with Mass of Christian Burial to commence at 11:00 a.m. with full military honors to follow. Entombment will be private in All Saints Mausoleum, Pleasant Prairie, WI. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 7117 14th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53143, in his memory.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
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Online Memorial Book at:
www.prokofuneralhome.com
He was born May 3, 1931, the son of the late Matthew and Violet (Fonk) Loewen. Bob was educated at St. Thomas Grade School and Bradford High School, Kenosha, WI. He proudly served in the U.S. Army beginning in January of 1952; he served seventeen months in Korea and was honorably discharged in January of 1954. Upon return from the service, Bob worked for American Motors Corp for two years before joining the Kenosha Police Department in March of 1956. He spent 31 years on the force and received various medals and commendations for his service. He moved up in rank and was Lieutenant of Detectives when he retired in 1987.
On September 29, 1956, he married Kathryn A. Loef at St. James Catholic Church, Kenosha, WI. Bob and Kay enjoyed many happy years together with trips to northern Wisconsin for fishing and hunting, casino gambling, going to plays, and sharing dinners with treasured friends.
Bob will be greatly missed by Kay, his sweetheart and best friend. He is also survived by family, including his brother, Donald (Emily) Loewen and sisters, Joan Sweeney and Dolores (Dale) Flake as well as a sister-in-law, Suzanne Loewen and special nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Loewen, a sister, Mary Jane Blank; and mother and father-in-law, Eleanor and Edward Loef.
Bob’s family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Bloom and staff for their care and compassion.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 7117 14th Avenue, Kenosha, WI with Mass of Christian Burial to commence at 11:00 a.m. with full military honors to follow. Entombment will be private in All Saints Mausoleum, Pleasant Prairie, WI. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 7117 14th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53143, in his memory.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit & Sign Bob’s
Online Memorial Book at:
www.prokofuneralhome.com