Robert (Bob) Reddelien was called to his eternal home on December 4, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born in Oconomowoc on January 16, 1934 to Horace and Ida (Weege) Reddelien. Bob was joined in marriage to Grace Roets on September 19, 1954 who preceeded him in death. On July 10, 1982, he married Sandy Zellmer.
Bob was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Oconomowoc. He was an usher in his younger years. He also served on the Board of Trustees.
Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Reddelien and one daughter, Sandra Reddelien, sisters Mary Kroll and Grace Wittnebel.
Survivors include his wife, Sandy Reddelien of Oconomowoc, two children, Barb (Jerry) Weisensel and Daniel (Veleta) Reddelien of Oconomowoc; three step children Greg Zellmer, Sherri Bohl, and Lori Chopp(Bryan Harris) of Sparta; three grandchildren, Jessica Weisensel, DeAnn Albrecht, and Danielle Reddelien; two step grandchildren, Dustine Wilm and Kayla Chopp; and four great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Bob was a dairy farmer for many years. During the 1970s he opened Reddelien Equipment at first selling farm equipment, and later snowmobiles and lawn and garden equipment. He helped found and hosted the Cooney Riders Snowmobile Club at his shop for many years. After retirement, Bob loved buying and selling antiques and collectibles.
Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of Funeral Service at 11 AM on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 210 E Pleasant St, Oconomowoc. Burial to follow at La Belle Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or Allay Hospice. Allay nurses were compassionate and wonderful to Bob and the family.