Robert "Bob" Winzenried
July 20, 1936 - January 18, 2017
        

 

Robert (Bob) Winzenried born July 20, 1936, to Harold and Marcella Winzenried in Farm Country. When he was young he lived without any running water or electricity. He was wheelchair bound due to polio.  After graduating from the one room Palestine School in Eagle, he worked both on the farm and in construction.  During this time he opened Swinging ”W” Ranch making it one of the largest riding stables in the Midwest. After retiring the stable business in 2006, he enjoyed farming and time with his wife and his two loyal rat terriers, Chicky and Luna. Survived by his wonderful wife Ellie (Walker) Winzenried of Eagle, his daughter Marie Winzenried (Larry), his sons Guy Winzenried (Chrissy) of Florida and Gabe Winzenried (Cindy) of Eagle. Stepson Andrew Walker of Florida. Proud grandfather of Max MacDonald (Britney), Myles Winzenried , Gayla Gibson and great grandson Mac McDonald all residing in Florida. Bob also wanted to say good-bye to Shelly Bruce, Josh McDonald, Zach Jachowicz, Bob Humphrey, Alec Kolasinski, and all the wonderful young folk that touched his life.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 4th at 3:00 PM at the Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home in Mukwonago.  Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of Service at the Funeral Home.