Robert H. Hollenbeck, age 94, of Sheboygan Falls, went to be
with his Lord on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at his home.
He was born in New Holstein on January 7, 1924 to the late
Kingsley and Lucille (Lauson) Hollenbeck. He attended local schools and
graduated from New Holstein High School in 1941. Robert attended Mission House
College from 1941 to 1943, prior to entering the United States Army. He served
his country from 1943 to 1946 and enjoyed playing the drums in the Army Big
Band. After serving, Robert graduated from UW Madison with a Bachelor’s Degree
in Speech and Radio. On August 31, 1946 he was united in marriage to Helene
Schnaitmann. They were married 61 years and Helene preceded him in death on
March 4, 2008.
Robert was employed at Media Graphics and retired as the
Vice President and General Manager after 38 years. He was a member at St.
Paul’s United Church of Christ in Sheboygan while offering his time in various
roles within the church. Robert also enjoyed volunteering within the community
as a Meals on Wheels driver, Partners in Reading, along with being a blood
donor for over 70 years, donating 33 gallons of blood. He also took pride in
being a member of the Sherlock Holmes Club, attending Morningstar Bible Study,
and being an ADRC driver.
Robert is survived by his children, Mark (Judith) Hollenbeck
and Lori Schuh-Christus (Jim Christus); grandchildren, Trevor (Kristi), Brooke
(friend George), Rion (Brian), Amber (Mike), Jason (friend Jessie), Amy (Will),
Nicole (fiancé Stephen), Maria, Nathan (Stephanie) and Sarah (Matt); 11 great
grandchildren with one due in June. He is also survived by Ken (Carol) Leannah
and Shan Linden; three sisters-in-law, Patricia Hollenbeck, Geraldine
Hollenbeck and NonaLee Schnaitmann. Other relatives and friends further survive.
Along with his wife, Helene, Robert was preceded in death by
a son Kurt Hollenbeck; two brothers, Warren and Gerald Hollenbeck; sister
Natalie Bauer; sisters-in-law, Jennie Schnaitmann, Dorothy Magras, Elsie
Lieske; brother-in-law Walter Lieske and a son-in-law Lance Schuh.
A Memorial Service for Robert will be held on Monday, April
30, 2018 at 1:00 PM at St. Paul’s U.C.C., 2114 Wedemeyer St., Sheboygan, with
Rev. Jeremy Hylen officiating. Family will accept visitors, at the church, from
10:30 AM until the time of the service. Inurnment will take place at Lutheran
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial are suggested to St. Paul’s U.C.C.,
The American Red Cross, or Meals on Wheels.
The family would like to personally thank Dr. Charles
Schleevogt, the staff at Prairie Crossing, and the staff at St. Nicholas
Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Robert.
Robert will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him. He
either left you laughing or groaning at one of his many jokes.
Please visit zimmerfuneralhome.com to leave an online
condolence.
