Robert “Bob” Eadelis, age 87, of Little Elkhart Lake (Town of Rhine), passed away on Monday, February
22, 2021 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility.
He was born in Chicago, IL, on October 20, 1933, and on August 29, 1953, he married Elizabeth “Betty”
Erickson in Dubuque, IA. The couple resided at Little Elkhart Lake after their marriage, and Betty
preceded him in death on November 8, 2012.
Bob worked for 43 years at Kohler Company until his retirement and was a charter member of Grace
Lutheran Church in Elkhart Lake.
He enjoyed camping, fishing, NASCAR, watching Wisconsin sports teams, and spending time with his
loving family.
Survivors include: Three children: John (Sue) Eadelis of Plymouth, Jeannette (Dale) Lindner of Beecher,
WI, and Sherry (Craig) Curtiss of Plymouth; Five granddaughters: Nicole (Marc) Shuman of Plymouth,
Angela (Brian) Goelzer of Plymouth, Tanya Hazeart of Denmark, WI, Krystal (Dustin) Witkowski of
Plymouth, and Kayla (Kyle) Kulow of Johnsonville; Twelve great-grandchildren: Bailey, Kendra, Hayden,
Cael, Jaxon, Emmitt, Emeliah, Ellah, Hannah, Seth, Owen, and Rylee.
He is further survived by: Three step grandchildren: Brock (Jackie) Curtiss of Plymouth, Brittni Curtiss of
New Holstein, and Dexter Curtiss of Kiel; Two step great-grandchildren: Ethan and Ava Curtiss; Sisters-in-
law: Diane Erickson of Little Elkhart Lake, Mildred Erickson of Greenbush, and Pat Rediske of Plymouth;
and Brother-in-law: Frank Klemme of Little Elkhart Lake.
Bob was preceded in death by: His parents; Wife; Brothers: George, Leo, and Bill; Brothers-in-law:
Victor, Lester, and Gerald; and Sisters-in-law: Jeannette, Shirley, and Virginia.
Following Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. Inurnment
will be in the Plymouth Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Bob’s name.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Plymouth is assisting the family. For online
condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.
The family would like to send special thanks to: Orange Cross Ambulance, St. Nicholas ER staff, Dr.
Barnes, Coulis Cardiology, St. Nicholas Hospice, and Rocky Knoll; for the wonderful care and compassion
given to Bob.
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