Robert K. Wettstein, of Sheboygan Falls, WI, who celebrated his 89 th birthday on Thanksgiving with his
special family and friends, passed away on Monday December 9, 2024, at home with his wife by his side.
He was born on Thanksgiving, November 28, 1935, In Chilton, WI, to Mary (Dikancic) and Matthew
Wettstein. The family moved to Sheboygan in 1941. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School
in 1954.
Bob met his wife Delores (Lorrie) Stecker in 1954 and were married July 13, 1957. They were married for
67 years. Bob became a member of St John's UCC in 1955, he was an Usher and a member of the Men's
Brotherhood, he was active in the Swiss Steak Dinner they put on each spring, always trying to sell the
most tickets for the dinner. He also was involved in many other activities and was always willing to help
with whatever.
Their married life got put on hold for a few years while he was drafted into the Army from 1958 to 1960.
He was stationed in Fairbanks Alaska where he played Baseball at midnight and was on a ski team which
did several ski trips. After he came home from that term, he was called back into the Army Reserve in
1961 for the Berlin crisis. After coming back home he then went back to work for Sheboygan Clean
Towel Service which had become ARA Mark Services and Bob became a Route Manager. He continued
with them until his retirement in January 1995. Bob & Lorrie spent many winters in California, which on
their way to & from always visiting Las Vegas & Laughlin.
While in High School, he played basketball and baseball and continued with baseball after he got out of
service. He played with a lot of teams in Sheboygan, but when they moved to Sheboygan Falls, he played
Fast Pitch with Dales Bar, and Slow Pitch with Van Engen’s Teams. A big high light was he played against
Eddie Feigner's King and His Court (which was a four-man Soft Ball Team). Bob and Larry Schomberg
were the only men to get a hit off the King. Bob was a very strong St Louis Cardinal fan from early
childhood on. “Bob is on his way Tommy”, fishing the piers of Lake Michigan, the Power Plant and small
Lake was also a love of his. He was a Green Bay Packer fan, having gone to the Ice Bowl 12/31/67. (have
the ticket stub) he also bowled in many different leagues and tried his hand at golf.
Bob was a member of the Sheboygan A's Baseball Association and a past board member of The
Sheboygan County Baseball Association. He was made a member of the Sheboygan Softball Association
Hall of Fame in 2007.
Shortly before his death, three Veterans from Sharon S. Richardson came to the house and honored Bob
with a ceremony, certificates and a quilt made by the Camo Quilt Project for being a Veteran.
Besides his wife he is survived by his sister-in-law, Caroline Dikancic, nieces and nephews, and many
great nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, Milton and Eleanor Stecker, one brother, three
sisters, two sister-in-law’s, five brothers-in-law, and a great nephew.
NO RUNS, NO HITS, NO ERRORS, HIS GAME IS OVER
A Memorial service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at St. John United Church of Christ, 1248 Lincoln
Ave, in Sheboygan on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 3:00pm. Pastor Rev. Judine Duerwaechter
presiding.
Relatives and friends may call upon the family at church from 1:00pm until the time of service at
3:00pm.
Memorials are appreciated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Sheboygan A’s, Sharon S. Richardson
Community Hospice, or St. John UCC.
Roberts family wishes to extend a special thank you to all the friends and family for their support, Bill for
all the food, Bobs’ caregiver Jenna, and his niece Jamie. The family could not have done it without your
help
Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is assisting the family. Please visit wenigfh.com
for online condolences.
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