| Notes |
Served in WW II as a radar man I.
Vice-President of Finance for Briggs-Stratton Corp.
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O'Brien, W. Robert "Bob"
Of Oconomowoc. Entered into Eternal Life at the age of 83 on May 15, 1998 in his home surrounded by the love of family and friends. Beloved husband and best friend of Jane (nee Conarchy) of 53 yrs. Loving father of Jane (Rod) Reilly, Peggy (Robert) Hamil, Katie O'Brien, Mary Pat (Earl) Hosterman, Betty Anne (Gary) Van Alstine, Daniel O'Brien, Eileen O'Brien, Sheila (Richard) Yerman, Robert (Barb) O'Brien, Kyran (Cyndee) O'Brien, Louise (Greg) Berg. Brother of the late Paul O'Brien and the late Edward O'Brien, S.J., the late Cecile (Jack) End, the late Betty (Bill) Leahigh. Brother-in-law of Betty (the late Paul) O'Brien. Wonderful grandfather of 27 and one great grandson. His dedication to principals and devotion to his family inspired him to build a distinguished professional life at Briggs and Stratton Co. where he retired in 1980 as Vice President of Finance. Friends may visit Mon. from 4 PM until time of vigil service at 7 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Tues. at 10 AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Special thanks for the loving care by Karen, Sara, Suzi and Cross Roads Hospice. Memorials to St. Jerome Endowment Fund, Dominican High School, Marquette High School, or to Sister Lois Conarchy, S.L. Ministry to the Elderly and Sick P.O. Box 116, St. Meinrad, IN 47577.
SCHMIDT & BARTLETT, INC.
NOTBOHM-KREUTZMANN
Downtown Oconomowoc
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17, 1998
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O'Brien was Briggs finance executive
Vice president, also a Bel Canto member, worked his way up from mail room
By Georgia Pabst
of the Journal Sentinel staff
W. Robert O'Brien, who worked his way up from the mail room to vice president of finance for Briggs & Stratton Corp., and who loved singing with the Bel Canto Chorus, died Friday at his retirement lake home in Oconomowoc of heart failure.
O'Brien, 83, died surrounded by many of his 11 children, 27 grandchildren and his one great-grandchild, said his son Daniel O'Brien.
Born on Milwaukee's east side, O'Brien attended Riverside High School, where he was a track star. He also excelled in track and cross country while attending Marquette University.
It was in 1933, while attending Marquette, that he started work in the mail room at Briggs & Straton, his son said.
O'Brien joined the Navy at the start of World War II. When he returned from the war, he returned to the company and was promoted to the foreign and domestic credit area. Through the years, he attended Marquette Business School and took many business and financial courses, Daniel O'Brien said.
In 1964, O'Brien became assistant treasurer and in 1966 credit manager, In 1966, he was named corporate treasurer and in 1972 he was named vice president and treasurer. From 1978 until his retirement in 1980, he was vice president of finance.
O'Brien was a member of various business, trade and credit organizations, including the International Trade Club of Wisconsin. He was president of the Milwaukee World Trade Club and the founder of the foreign credit chapter of the Milwaukee Association of Credit Managers.
But one of his greatest loves was singing in the Bel Canto Chorus, Daniel O'Brien remembered.
O'Brien also served on the board of the Bel Canto Chorus and on the board of the former Kettle Moraine Hospital. He also was active in the St. Robert Parish choir in Shorewood, the Holy Rosary Choir and the Marquette Alumni Association.
O'Brien is survived by is wife of 53 years, Jane Marie Conarchy O'Brien.
In addition to Daniel, who lives in Madison, his other children are: Jane Reilly, of Lakewood, Ohio; Margaret "Peggy" Hamill of Brookfield; Katie, of Shorewood; Mary Pat Hosterman, of Littleton, Colo.; Betty Anne Van Alstine, of Conifer, Colo.; Eileen, of Summit, N.J.; Sheila Yerman, of Littleton Colo.; Robert of Whitefish Bay; Kyran of Milwaukee, and Louise Berg of Whitefish Bay.
Visitation will be held Monday at the Schmidt & Bartlet Notbohm-Kreutzman Funeral Home, 121 S. Cross St., Oconomowoc, from 4 to 7 P.M. with a vigil service at 7 P.M. at the funeral home.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 A.M. Tuesday at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 21 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Burial will follow at St. Jerome's Cemetery.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17,1998
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W. ROBERT "BOB" O'BRIEN
Mass of Farewell--Tuesday, May 18, 1998
St. Jerome Church--Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Presiders: Rev. Michael Witczak Rev. William Johnson, S.J., Rev. Douglas Leonhardt, S.J., Rev. James Fitzgerald, S.J. and Concelebrants
Procession: Amazing Grace
Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art Choir/Congregation
First Reading: Revelations 7, 13-17 John O'Brien
Responsorial Psalm: "The Lord is My Shepherd" Choir/Congregation
Second Reading: 1 John: 3, 1-2 Jane Reilly
Alleluia: Celtic Alleluia Choir/Congregation
Gospel: John: 14, 1-6 Deacon Louis Maier, Jr.
Homily: Fr. Michael Witczak
Offertory Petitions: Barb O'Brien, Cyndee O'Brien
Gift Bearers: Colleen Hamill, Jennifer Berg, Bobby Brendan Hamill, Claire Wadsworth, Sheila Hamill, Therese O'Brien
Explanation of Gifts: David Hosterman
Offertory Song: Ave Maria Alison Wadsworth
Holy, Holy, Holy:
Memorial Acclamation:
Great Amen
Lamb of God
Communion Hymn: On eagle's Wings
Eulogy: Dan, Kyran and Bob O'Brien
Gesu Bambino: Bob O'Brien and the Saint Robert Choir, Midnight Mass, Christmas, 1985
Song of Farewell
Recessional Hymn: Danny Boy Ralph Szablewski
Pall Bearers: Pat Hamill, Bob Reilly, Mike Hamill, Bryan Reilly, Kevin Hamill, Dan Reilly, Tim Hamill, Earl Hosterman
Color Guard: Bagpiper Brigid Hamill
Snare Drum Kyran Hamill
Flag Bearers Sean Hamill, Kathy Moore
Altar Servers: Ryan Berg, Billy O'Brien
Eucharistic Ministers: Fr. Witczak & Concelebrants, Neal Wilkinson, S.J., Sr. Lois Conarchy, S.L., Marian Weithofer, Gerturde A. Wilkinson
Ministers of Music: St. Jerome Choir; Jan Dworschak, Director and Organist
Members of Bel Canto Chorus
The family wishes to thank those true and loyal friends who were so faithful to Bob through the ups and downs of the last several years. We thank God for each of you.
Please join us as we continue our celebration in Marian Hall, iimmediately following the internment at St. Jerome Cemetery.
Served in WW II as a radar man I.
Vice-President of Finance for Briggs-Stratton Corp.
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O'Brien, W. Robert "Bob"
Of Oconomowoc. Entered into Eternal Life at the age of 83 on May 15, 1998 in his home surrounded by the love of family and friends. Beloved husband and best friend of Jane (nee Conarchy) of 53 yrs. Loving father of Jane (Rod) Reilly, Peggy (Robert) Hamil, Katie O'Brien, Mary Pat (Earl) Hosterman, Betty Anne (Gary) Van Alstine, Daniel O'Brien, Eileen O'Brien, Sheila (Richard) Yerman, Robert (Barb) O'Brien, Kyran (Cyndee) O'Brien, Louise (Greg) Berg. Brother of the late Paul O'Brien and the late Edward O'Brien, S.J., the late Cecile (Jack) End, the late Betty (Bill) Leahigh. Brother-in-law of Betty (the late Paul) O'Brien. Wonderful grandfather of 27 and one great grandson. His dedication to principals and devotion to his family inspired him to build a distinguished professional life at Briggs and Stratton Co. where he retired in 1980 as Vice President of Finance. Friends may visit Mon. from 4 PM until time of vigil service at 7 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Tues. at 10 AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Special thanks for the loving care by Karen, Sara, Suzi and Cross Roads Hospice. Memorials to St. Jerome Endowment Fund, Dominican High School, Marquette High School, or to Sister Lois Conarchy, S.L. Ministry to the Elderly and Sick P.O. Box 116, St. Meinrad, IN 47577.
SCHMIDT & BARTLETT, INC.
NOTBOHM-KREUTZMANN
Downtown Oconomowoc
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17, 1998
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O'Brien was Briggs finance executive
Vice president, also a Bel Canto member, worked his way up from mail room
By Georgia Pabst
of the Journal Sentinel staff
W. Robert O'Brien, who worked his way up from the mail room to vice president of finance for Briggs & Stratton Corp., and who loved singing with the Bel Canto Chorus, died Friday at his retirement lake home in Oconomowoc of heart failure.
O'Brien, 83, died surrounded by many of his 11 children, 27 grandchildren and his one great-grandchild, said his son Daniel O'Brien.
Born on Milwaukee's east side, O'Brien attended Riverside High School, where he was a track star. He also excelled in track and cross country while attending Marquette University.
It was in 1933, while attending Marquette, that he started work in the mail room at Briggs & Straton, his son said.
O'Brien joined the Navy at the start of World War II. When he returned from the war, he returned to the company and was promoted to the foreign and domestic credit area. Through the years, he attended Marquette Business School and took many business and financial courses, Daniel O'Brien said.
In 1964, O'Brien became assistant treasurer and in 1966 credit manager, In 1966, he was named corporate treasurer and in 1972 he was named vice president and treasurer. From 1978 until his retirement in 1980, he was vice president of finance.
O'Brien was a member of various business, trade and credit organizations, including the International Trade Club of Wisconsin. He was president of the Milwaukee World Trade Club and the founder of the foreign credit chapter of the Milwaukee Association of Credit Managers.
But one of his greatest loves was singing in the Bel Canto Chorus, Daniel O'Brien remembered.
O'Brien also served on the board of the Bel Canto Chorus and on the board of the former Kettle Moraine Hospital. He also was active in the St. Robert Parish choir in Shorewood, the Holy Rosary Choir and the Marquette Alumni Association.
O'Brien is survived by is wife of 53 years, Jane Marie Conarchy O'Brien.
In addition to Daniel, who lives in Madison, his other children are: Jane Reilly, of Lakewood, Ohio; Margaret "Peggy" Hamill of Brookfield; Katie, of Shorewood; Mary Pat Hosterman, of Littleton, Colo.; Betty Anne Van Alstine, of Conifer, Colo.; Eileen, of Summit, N.J.; Sheila Yerman, of Littleton Colo.; Robert of Whitefish Bay; Kyran of Milwaukee, and Louise Berg of Whitefish Bay.
Visitation will be held Monday at the Schmidt & Bartlet Notbohm-Kreutzman Funeral Home, 121 S. Cross St., Oconomowoc, from 4 to 7 P.M. with a vigil service at 7 P.M. at the funeral home.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 A.M. Tuesday at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 21 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Burial will follow at St. Jerome's Cemetery.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17,1998
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W. ROBERT "BOB" O'BRIEN
Mass of Farewell--Tuesday, May 18, 1998
St. Jerome Church--Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Presiders: Rev. Michael Witczak Rev. William Johnson, S.J., Rev. Douglas Leonhardt, S.J., Rev. James Fitzgerald, S.J. and Concelebrants
Procession: Amazing Grace
Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art Choir/Congregation
First Reading: Revelations 7, 13-17 John O'Brien
Responsorial Psalm: "The Lord is My Shepherd" Choir/Congregation
Second Reading: 1 John: 3, 1-2 Jane Reilly
Alleluia: Celtic Alleluia Choir/Congregation
Gospel: John: 14, 1-6 Deacon Louis Maier, Jr.
Homily: Fr. Michael Witczak
Offertory Petitions: Barb O'Brien, Cyndee O'Brien
Gift Bearers: Colleen Hamill, Jennifer Berg, Bobby Brendan Hamill, Claire Wadsworth, Sheila Hamill, Therese O'Brien
Explanation of Gifts: David Hosterman
Offertory Song: Ave Maria Alison Wadsworth
Holy, Holy, Holy:
Memorial Acclamation:
Great Amen
Lamb of God
Communion Hymn: On eagle's Wings
Eulogy: Dan, Kyran and Bob O'Brien
Gesu Bambino: Bob O'Brien and the Saint Robert Choir, Midnight Mass, Christmas, 1985
Song of Farewell
Recessional Hymn: Danny Boy Ralph Szablewski
Pall Bearers: Pat Hamill, Bob Reilly, Mike Hamill, Bryan Reilly, Kevin Hamill, Dan Reilly, Tim Hamill, Earl Hosterman
Color Guard: Bagpiper Brigid Hamill
Snare Drum Kyran Hamill
Flag Bearers Sean Hamill, Kathy Moore
Altar Servers: Ryan Berg, Billy O'Brien
Eucharistic Ministers: Fr. Witczak & Concelebrants, Neal Wilkinson, S.J., Sr. Lois Conarchy, S.L., Marian Weithofer, Gerturde A. Wilkinson
Ministers of Music: St. Jerome Choir; Jan Dworschak, Director and Organist
Members of Bel Canto Chorus
The family wishes to thank those true and loyal friends who were so faithful to Bob through the ups and downs of the last several years. We thank God for each of you.
Please join us as we continue our celebration in Marian Hall, iimmediately following the internment at St. Jerome Cemetery.
Served in WW II as a radar man I.
Vice-President of Finance for Briggs-Stratton Corp.
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O'Brien, W. Robert "Bob"
Of Oconomowoc. Entered into Eternal Life at the age of 83 on May 15, 1998 in his home surrounded by the love of family and friends. Beloved husband and best friend of Jane (nee Conarchy) of 53 yrs. Loving father of Jane (Rod) Reilly, Peggy (Robert) Hamil, Katie O'Brien, Mary Pat (Earl) Hosterman, Betty Anne (Gary) Van Alstine, Daniel O'Brien, Eileen O'Brien, Sheila (Richard) Yerman, Robert (Barb) O'Brien, Kyran (Cyndee) O'Brien, Louise (Greg) Berg. Brother of the late Paul O'Brien and the late Edward O'Brien, S.J., the late Cecile (Jack) End, the late Betty (Bill) Leahigh. Brother-in-law of Betty (the late Paul) O'Brien. Wonderful grandfather of 27 and one great grandson. His dedication to principals and devotion to his family inspired him to build a distinguished professional life at Briggs and Stratton Co. where he retired in 1980 as Vice President of Finance. Friends may visit Mon. from 4 PM until time of vigil service at 7 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Tues. at 10 AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Special thanks for the loving care by Karen, Sara, Suzi and Cross Roads Hospice. Memorials to St. Jerome Endowment Fund, Dominican High School, Marquette High School, or to Sister Lois Conarchy, S.L. Ministry to the Elderly and Sick P.O. Box 116, St. Meinrad, IN 47577.
SCHMIDT & BARTLETT, INC.
NOTBOHM-KREUTZMANN
Downtown Oconomowoc
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17, 1998
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O'Brien was Briggs finance executive
Vice president, also a Bel Canto member, worked his way up from mail room
By Georgia Pabst
of the Journal Sentinel staff
W. Robert O'Brien, who worked his way up from the mail room to vice president of finance for Briggs & Stratton Corp., and who loved singing with the Bel Canto Chorus, died Friday at his retirement lake home in Oconomowoc of heart failure.
O'Brien, 83, died surrounded by many of his 11 children, 27 grandchildren and his one great-grandchild, said his son Daniel O'Brien.
Born on Milwaukee's east side, O'Brien attended Riverside High School, where he was a track star. He also excelled in track and cross country while attending Marquette University.
It was in 1933, while attending Marquette, that he started work in the mail room at Briggs & Straton, his son said.
O'Brien joined the Navy at the start of World War II. When he returned from the war, he returned to the company and was promoted to the foreign and domestic credit area. Through the years, he attended Marquette Business School and took many business and financial courses, Daniel O'Brien said.
In 1964, O'Brien became assistant treasurer and in 1966 credit manager, In 1966, he was named corporate treasurer and in 1972 he was named vice president and treasurer. From 1978 until his retirement in 1980, he was vice president of finance.
O'Brien was a member of various business, trade and credit organizations, including the International Trade Club of Wisconsin. He was president of the Milwaukee World Trade Club and the founder of the foreign credit chapter of the Milwaukee Association of Credit Managers.
But one of his greatest loves was singing in the Bel Canto Chorus, Daniel O'Brien remembered.
O'Brien also served on the board of the Bel Canto Chorus and on the board of the former Kettle Moraine Hospital. He also was active in the St. Robert Parish choir in Shorewood, the Holy Rosary Choir and the Marquette Alumni Association.
O'Brien is survived by is wife of 53 years, Jane Marie Conarchy O'Brien.
In addition to Daniel, who lives in Madison, his other children are: Jane Reilly, of Lakewood, Ohio; Margaret "Peggy" Hamill of Brookfield; Katie, of Shorewood; Mary Pat Hosterman, of Littleton, Colo.; Betty Anne Van Alstine, of Conifer, Colo.; Eileen, of Summit, N.J.; Sheila Yerman, of Littleton Colo.; Robert of Whitefish Bay; Kyran of Milwaukee, and Louise Berg of Whitefish Bay.
Visitation will be held Monday at the Schmidt & Bartlet Notbohm-Kreutzman Funeral Home, 121 S. Cross St., Oconomowoc, from 4 to 7 P.M. with a vigil service at 7 P.M. at the funeral home.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 A.M. Tuesday at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 21 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Burial will follow at St. Jerome's Cemetery.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17,1998
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W. ROBERT "BOB" O'BRIEN
Mass of Farewell--Tuesday, May 18, 1998
St. Jerome Church--Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Presiders: Rev. Michael Witczak Rev. William Johnson, S.J., Rev. Douglas Leonhardt, S.J., Rev. James Fitzgerald, S.J. and Concelebrants
Procession: Amazing Grace
Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art Choir/Congregation
First Reading: Revelations 7, 13-17 John O'Brien
Responsorial Psalm: "The Lord is My Shepherd" Choir/Congregation
Second Reading: 1 John: 3, 1-2 Jane Reilly
Alleluia: Celtic Alleluia Choir/Congregation
Gospel: John: 14, 1-6 Deacon Louis Maier, Jr.
Homily: Fr. Michael Witczak
Offertory Petitions: Barb O'Brien, Cyndee O'Brien
Gift Bearers: Colleen Hamill, Jennifer Berg, Bobby Brendan Hamill, Claire Wadsworth, Sheila Hamill, Therese O'Brien
Explanation of Gifts: David Hosterman
Offertory Song: Ave Maria Alison Wadsworth
Holy, Holy, Holy:
Memorial Acclamation:
Great Amen
Lamb of God
Communion Hymn: On eagle's Wings
Eulogy: Dan, Kyran and Bob O'Brien
Gesu Bambino: Bob O'Brien and the Saint Robert Choir, Midnight Mass, Christmas, 1985
Song of Farewell
Recessional Hymn: Danny Boy Ralph Szablewski
Pall Bearers: Pat Hamill, Bob Reilly, Mike Hamill, Bryan Reilly, Kevin Hamill, Dan Reilly, Tim Hamill, Earl Hosterman
Color Guard: Bagpiper Brigid Hamill
Snare Drum Kyran Hamill
Flag Bearers Sean Hamill, Kathy Moore
Altar Servers: Ryan Berg, Billy O'Brien
Eucharistic Ministers: Fr. Witczak & Concelebrants, Neal Wilkinson, S.J., Sr. Lois Conarchy, S.L., Marian Weithofer, Gerturde A. Wilkinson
Ministers of Music: St. Jerome Choir; Jan Dworschak, Director and Organist
Members of Bel Canto Chorus
The family wishes to thank those true and loyal friends who were so faithful to Bob through the ups and downs of the last several years. We thank God for each of you.
Please join us as we continue our celebration in Marian Hall, iimmediately following the internment at St. Jerome Cemetery.
Served in WW II as a radar man I.
Vice-President of Finance for Briggs-Stratton Corp.
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O'Brien, W. Robert "Bob"
Of Oconomowoc. Entered into Eternal Life at the age of 83 on May 15, 1998 in his home surrounded by the love of family and friends. Beloved husband and best friend of Jane (nee Conarchy) of 53 yrs. Loving father of Jane (Rod) Reilly, Peggy (Robert) Hamil, Katie O'Brien, Mary Pat (Earl) Hosterman, Betty Anne (Gary) Van Alstine, Daniel O'Brien, Eileen O'Brien, Sheila (Richard) Yerman, Robert (Barb) O'Brien, Kyran (Cyndee) O'Brien, Louise (Greg) Berg. Brother of the late Paul O'Brien and the late Edward O'Brien, S.J., the late Cecile (Jack) End, the late Betty (Bill) Leahigh. Brother-in-law of Betty (the late Paul) O'Brien. Wonderful grandfather of 27 and one great grandson. His dedication to principals and devotion to his family inspired him to build a distinguished professional life at Briggs and Stratton Co. where he retired in 1980 as Vice President of Finance. Friends may visit Mon. from 4 PM until time of vigil service at 7 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Tues. at 10 AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Special thanks for the loving care by Karen, Sara, Suzi and Cross Roads Hospice. Memorials to St. Jerome Endowment Fund, Dominican High School, Marquette High School, or to Sister Lois Conarchy, S.L. Ministry to the Elderly and Sick P.O. Box 116, St. Meinrad, IN 47577.
SCHMIDT & BARTLETT, INC.
NOTBOHM-KREUTZMANN
Downtown Oconomowoc
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17, 1998
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O'Brien was Briggs finance executive
Vice president, also a Bel Canto member, worked his way up from mail room
By Georgia Pabst
of the Journal Sentinel staff
W. Robert O'Brien, who worked his way up from the mail room to vice president of finance for Briggs & Stratton Corp., and who loved singing with the Bel Canto Chorus, died Friday at his retirement lake home in Oconomowoc of heart failure.
O'Brien, 83, died surrounded by many of his 11 children, 27 grandchildren and his one great-grandchild, said his son Daniel O'Brien.
Born on Milwaukee's east side, O'Brien attended Riverside High School, where he was a track star. He also excelled in track and cross country while attending Marquette University.
It was in 1933, while attending Marquette, that he started work in the mail room at Briggs & Straton, his son said.
O'Brien joined the Navy at the start of World War II. When he returned from the war, he returned to the company and was promoted to the foreign and domestic credit area. Through the years, he attended Marquette Business School and took many business and financial courses, Daniel O'Brien said.
In 1964, O'Brien became assistant treasurer and in 1966 credit manager, In 1966, he was named corporate treasurer and in 1972 he was named vice president and treasurer. From 1978 until his retirement in 1980, he was vice president of finance.
O'Brien was a member of various business, trade and credit organizations, including the International Trade Club of Wisconsin. He was president of the Milwaukee World Trade Club and the founder of the foreign credit chapter of the Milwaukee Association of Credit Managers.
But one of his greatest loves was singing in the Bel Canto Chorus, Daniel O'Brien remembered.
O'Brien also served on the board of the Bel Canto Chorus and on the board of the former Kettle Moraine Hospital. He also was active in the St. Robert Parish choir in Shorewood, the Holy Rosary Choir and the Marquette Alumni Association.
O'Brien is survived by is wife of 53 years, Jane Marie Conarchy O'Brien.
In addition to Daniel, who lives in Madison, his other children are: Jane Reilly, of Lakewood, Ohio; Margaret "Peggy" Hamill of Brookfield; Katie, of Shorewood; Mary Pat Hosterman, of Littleton, Colo.; Betty Anne Van Alstine, of Conifer, Colo.; Eileen, of Summit, N.J.; Sheila Yerman, of Littleton Colo.; Robert of Whitefish Bay; Kyran of Milwaukee, and Louise Berg of Whitefish Bay.
Visitation will be held Monday at the Schmidt & Bartlet Notbohm-Kreutzman Funeral Home, 121 S. Cross St., Oconomowoc, from 4 to 7 P.M. with a vigil service at 7 P.M. at the funeral home.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 A.M. Tuesday at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 21 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Burial will follow at St. Jerome's Cemetery.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17,1998
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W. ROBERT "BOB" O'BRIEN
Mass of Farewell--Tuesday, May 18, 1998
St. Jerome Church--Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Presiders: Rev. Michael Witczak Rev. William Johnson, S.J., Rev. Douglas Leonhardt, S.J., Rev. James Fitzgerald, S.J. and Concelebrants
Procession: Amazing Grace
Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art Choir/Congregation
First Reading: Revelations 7, 13-17 John O'Brien
Responsorial Psalm: "The Lord is My Shepherd" Choir/Congregation
Second Reading: 1 John: 3, 1-2 Jane Reilly
Alleluia: Celtic Alleluia Choir/Congregation
Gospel: John: 14, 1-6 Deacon Louis Maier, Jr.
Homily: Fr. Michael Witczak
Offertory Petitions: Barb O'Brien, Cyndee O'Brien
Gift Bearers: Colleen Hamill, Jennifer Berg, Bobby Brendan Hamill, Claire Wadsworth, Sheila Hamill, Therese O'Brien
Explanation of Gifts: David Hosterman
Offertory Song: Ave Maria Alison Wadsworth
Holy, Holy, Holy:
Memorial Acclamation:
Great Amen
Lamb of God
Communion Hymn: On eagle's Wings
Eulogy: Dan, Kyran and Bob O'Brien
Gesu Bambino: Bob O'Brien and the Saint Robert Choir, Midnight Mass, Christmas, 1985
Song of Farewell
Recessional Hymn: Danny Boy Ralph Szablewski
Pall Bearers: Pat Hamill, Bob Reilly, Mike Hamill, Bryan Reilly, Kevin Hamill, Dan Reilly, Tim Hamill, Earl Hosterman
Color Guard: Bagpiper Brigid Hamill
Snare Drum Kyran Hamill
Flag Bearers Sean Hamill, Kathy Moore
Altar Servers: Ryan Berg, Billy O'Brien
Eucharistic Ministers: Fr. Witczak & Concelebrants, Neal Wilkinson, S.J., Sr. Lois Conarchy, S.L., Marian Weithofer, Gerturde A. Wilkinson
Ministers of Music: St. Jerome Choir; Jan Dworschak, Director and Organist
Members of Bel Canto Chorus
The family wishes to thank those true and loyal friends who were so faithful to Bob through the ups and downs of the last several years. We thank God for each of you.
Please join us as we continue our celebration in Marian Hall, iimmediately following the internment at St. Jerome Cemetery.
Served in WW II as a radar man I.
Vice-President of Finance for Briggs-Stratton Corp.
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O'Brien, W. Robert "Bob"
Of Oconomowoc. Entered into Eternal Life at the age of 83 on May 15, 1998 in his home surrounded by the love of family and friends. Beloved husband and best friend of Jane (nee Conarchy) of 53 yrs. Loving father of Jane (Rod) Reilly, Peggy (Robert) Hamil, Katie O'Brien, Mary Pat (Earl) Hosterman, Betty Anne (Gary) Van Alstine, Daniel O'Brien, Eileen O'Brien, Sheila (Richard) Yerman, Robert (Barb) O'Brien, Kyran (Cyndee) O'Brien, Louise (Greg) Berg. Brother of the late Paul O'Brien and the late Edward O'Brien, S.J., the late Cecile (Jack) End, the late Betty (Bill) Leahigh. Brother-in-law of Betty (the late Paul) O'Brien. Wonderful grandfather of 27 and one great grandson. His dedication to principals and devotion to his family inspired him to build a distinguished professional life at Briggs and Stratton Co. where he retired in 1980 as Vice President of Finance. Friends may visit Mon. from 4 PM until time of vigil service at 7 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Tues. at 10 AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Special thanks for the loving care by Karen, Sara, Suzi and Cross Roads Hospice. Memorials to St. Jerome Endowment Fund, Dominican High School, Marquette High School, or to Sister Lois Conarchy, S.L. Ministry to the Elderly and Sick P.O. Box 116, St. Meinrad, IN 47577.
SCHMIDT & BARTLETT, INC.
NOTBOHM-KREUTZMANN
Downtown Oconomowoc
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17, 1998
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O'Brien was Briggs finance executive
Vice president, also a Bel Canto member, worked his way up from mail room
By Georgia Pabst
of the Journal Sentinel staff
W. Robert O'Brien, who worked his way up from the mail room to vice president of finance for Briggs & Stratton Corp., and who loved singing with the Bel Canto Chorus, died Friday at his retirement lake home in Oconomowoc of heart failure.
O'Brien, 83, died surrounded by many of his 11 children, 27 grandchildren and his one great-grandchild, said his son Daniel O'Brien.
Born on Milwaukee's east side, O'Brien attended Riverside High School, where he was a track star. He also excelled in track and cross country while attending Marquette University.
It was in 1933, while attending Marquette, that he started work in the mail room at Briggs & Straton, his son said.
O'Brien joined the Navy at the start of World War II. When he returned from the war, he returned to the company and was promoted to the foreign and domestic credit area. Through the years, he attended Marquette Business School and took many business and financial courses, Daniel O'Brien said.
In 1964, O'Brien became assistant treasurer and in 1966 credit manager, In 1966, he was named corporate treasurer and in 1972 he was named vice president and treasurer. From 1978 until his retirement in 1980, he was vice president of finance.
O'Brien was a member of various business, trade and credit organizations, including the International Trade Club of Wisconsin. He was president of the Milwaukee World Trade Club and the founder of the foreign credit chapter of the Milwaukee Association of Credit Managers.
But one of his greatest loves was singing in the Bel Canto Chorus, Daniel O'Brien remembered.
O'Brien also served on the board of the Bel Canto Chorus and on the board of the former Kettle Moraine Hospital. He also was active in the St. Robert Parish choir in Shorewood, the Holy Rosary Choir and the Marquette Alumni Association.
O'Brien is survived by is wife of 53 years, Jane Marie Conarchy O'Brien.
In addition to Daniel, who lives in Madison, his other children are: Jane Reilly, of Lakewood, Ohio; Margaret "Peggy" Hamill of Brookfield; Katie, of Shorewood; Mary Pat Hosterman, of Littleton, Colo.; Betty Anne Van Alstine, of Conifer, Colo.; Eileen, of Summit, N.J.; Sheila Yerman, of Littleton Colo.; Robert of Whitefish Bay; Kyran of Milwaukee, and Louise Berg of Whitefish Bay.
Visitation will be held Monday at the Schmidt & Bartlet Notbohm-Kreutzman Funeral Home, 121 S. Cross St., Oconomowoc, from 4 to 7 P.M. with a vigil service at 7 P.M. at the funeral home.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 A.M. Tuesday at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 21 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Burial will follow at St. Jerome's Cemetery.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17,1998
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W. ROBERT "BOB" O'BRIEN
Mass of Farewell--Tuesday, May 18, 1998
St. Jerome Church--Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Presiders: Rev. Michael Witczak Rev. William Johnson, S.J., Rev. Douglas Leonhardt, S.J., Rev. James Fitzgerald, S.J. and Concelebrants
Procession: Amazing Grace
Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art Choir/Congregation
First Reading: Revelations 7, 13-17 John O'Brien
Responsorial Psalm: "The Lord is My Shepherd" Choir/Congregation
Second Reading: 1 John: 3, 1-2 Jane Reilly
Alleluia: Celtic Alleluia Choir/Congregation
Gospel: John: 14, 1-6 Deacon Louis Maier, Jr.
Homily: Fr. Michael Witczak
Offertory Petitions: Barb O'Brien, Cyndee O'Brien
Gift Bearers: Colleen Hamill, Jennifer Berg, Bobby Brendan Hamill, Claire Wadsworth, Sheila Hamill, Therese O'Brien
Explanation of Gifts: David Hosterman
Offertory Song: Ave Maria Alison Wadsworth
Holy, Holy, Holy:
Memorial Acclamation:
Great Amen
Lamb of God
Communion Hymn: On eagle's Wings
Eulogy: Dan, Kyran and Bob O'Brien
Gesu Bambino: Bob O'Brien and the Saint Robert Choir, Midnight Mass, Christmas, 1985
Song of Farewell
Recessional Hymn: Danny Boy Ralph Szablewski
Pall Bearers: Pat Hamill, Bob Reilly, Mike Hamill, Bryan Reilly, Kevin Hamill, Dan Reilly, Tim Hamill, Earl Hosterman
Color Guard: Bagpiper Brigid Hamill
Snare Drum Kyran Hamill
Flag Bearers Sean Hamill, Kathy Moore
Altar Servers: Ryan Berg, Billy O'Brien
Eucharistic Ministers: Fr. Witczak & Concelebrants, Neal Wilkinson, S.J., Sr. Lois Conarchy, S.L., Marian Weithofer, Gerturde A. Wilkinson
Ministers of Music: St. Jerome Choir; Jan Dworschak, Director and Organist
Members of Bel Canto Chorus
The family wishes to thank those true and loyal friends who were so faithful to Bob through the ups and downs of the last several years. We thank God for each of you.
Please join us as we continue our celebration in Marian Hall, iimmediately following the internment at St. Jerome Cemetery.
Served in WW II as a radar man I.
Vice-President of Finance for Briggs-Stratton Corp.
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O'Brien, W. Robert "Bob"
Of Oconomowoc. Entered into Eternal Life at the age of 83 on May 15, 1998 in his home surrounded by the love of family and friends. Beloved husband and best friend of Jane (nee Conarchy) of 53 yrs. Loving father of Jane (Rod) Reilly, Peggy (Robert) Hamil, Katie O'Brien, Mary Pat (Earl) Hosterman, Betty Anne (Gary) Van Alstine, Daniel O'Brien, Eileen O'Brien, Sheila (Richard) Yerman, Robert (Barb) O'Brien, Kyran (Cyndee) O'Brien, Louise (Greg) Berg. Brother of the late Paul O'Brien and the late Edward O'Brien, S.J., the late Cecile (Jack) End, the late Betty (Bill) Leahigh. Brother-in-law of Betty (the late Paul) O'Brien. Wonderful grandfather of 27 and one great grandson. His dedication to principals and devotion to his family inspired him to build a distinguished professional life at Briggs and Stratton Co. where he retired in 1980 as Vice President of Finance. Friends may visit Mon. from 4 PM until time of vigil service at 7 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Tues. at 10 AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Special thanks for the loving care by Karen, Sara, Suzi and Cross Roads Hospice. Memorials to St. Jerome Endowment Fund, Dominican High School, Marquette High School, or to Sister Lois Conarchy, S.L. Ministry to the Elderly and Sick P.O. Box 116, St. Meinrad, IN 47577.
SCHMIDT & BARTLETT, INC.
NOTBOHM-KREUTZMANN
Downtown Oconomowoc
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17, 1998
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O'Brien was Briggs finance executive
Vice president, also a Bel Canto member, worked his way up from mail room
By Georgia Pabst
of the Journal Sentinel staff
W. Robert O'Brien, who worked his way up from the mail room to vice president of finance for Briggs & Stratton Corp., and who loved singing with the Bel Canto Chorus, died Friday at his retirement lake home in Oconomowoc of heart failure.
O'Brien, 83, died surrounded by many of his 11 children, 27 grandchildren and his one great-grandchild, said his son Daniel O'Brien.
Born on Milwaukee's east side, O'Brien attended Riverside High School, where he was a track star. He also excelled in track and cross country while attending Marquette University.
It was in 1933, while attending Marquette, that he started work in the mail room at Briggs & Straton, his son said.
O'Brien joined the Navy at the start of World War II. When he returned from the war, he returned to the company and was promoted to the foreign and domestic credit area. Through the years, he attended Marquette Business School and took many business and financial courses, Daniel O'Brien said.
In 1964, O'Brien became assistant treasurer and in 1966 credit manager, In 1966, he was named corporate treasurer and in 1972 he was named vice president and treasurer. From 1978 until his retirement in 1980, he was vice president of finance.
O'Brien was a member of various business, trade and credit organizations, including the International Trade Club of Wisconsin. He was president of the Milwaukee World Trade Club and the founder of the foreign credit chapter of the Milwaukee Association of Credit Managers.
But one of his greatest loves was singing in the Bel Canto Chorus, Daniel O'Brien remembered.
O'Brien also served on the board of the Bel Canto Chorus and on the board of the former Kettle Moraine Hospital. He also was active in the St. Robert Parish choir in Shorewood, the Holy Rosary Choir and the Marquette Alumni Association.
O'Brien is survived by is wife of 53 years, Jane Marie Conarchy O'Brien.
In addition to Daniel, who lives in Madison, his other children are: Jane Reilly, of Lakewood, Ohio; Margaret "Peggy" Hamill of Brookfield; Katie, of Shorewood; Mary Pat Hosterman, of Littleton, Colo.; Betty Anne Van Alstine, of Conifer, Colo.; Eileen, of Summit, N.J.; Sheila Yerman, of Littleton Colo.; Robert of Whitefish Bay; Kyran of Milwaukee, and Louise Berg of Whitefish Bay.
Visitation will be held Monday at the Schmidt & Bartlet Notbohm-Kreutzman Funeral Home, 121 S. Cross St., Oconomowoc, from 4 to 7 P.M. with a vigil service at 7 P.M. at the funeral home.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 A.M. Tuesday at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 21 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Burial will follow at St. Jerome's Cemetery.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17,1998
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W. ROBERT "BOB" O'BRIEN
Mass of Farewell--Tuesday, May 18, 1998
St. Jerome Church--Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Presiders: Rev. Michael Witczak Rev. William Johnson, S.J., Rev. Douglas Leonhardt, S.J., Rev. James Fitzgerald, S.J. and Concelebrants
Procession: Amazing Grace
Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art Choir/Congregation
First Reading: Revelations 7, 13-17 John O'Brien
Responsorial Psalm: "The Lord is My Shepherd" Choir/Congregation
Second Reading: 1 John: 3, 1-2 Jane Reilly
Alleluia: Celtic Alleluia Choir/Congregation
Gospel: John: 14, 1-6 Deacon Louis Maier, Jr.
Homily: Fr. Michael Witczak
Offertory Petitions: Barb O'Brien, Cyndee O'Brien
Gift Bearers: Colleen Hamill, Jennifer Berg, Bobby Brendan Hamill, Claire Wadsworth, Sheila Hamill, Therese O'Brien
Explanation of Gifts: David Hosterman
Offertory Song: Ave Maria Alison Wadsworth
Holy, Holy, Holy:
Memorial Acclamation:
Great Amen
Lamb of God
Communion Hymn: On eagle's Wings
Eulogy: Dan, Kyran and Bob O'Brien
Gesu Bambino: Bob O'Brien and the Saint Robert Choir, Midnight Mass, Christmas, 1985
Song of Farewell
Recessional Hymn: Danny Boy Ralph Szablewski
Pall Bearers: Pat Hamill, Bob Reilly, Mike Hamill, Bryan Reilly, Kevin Hamill, Dan Reilly, Tim Hamill, Earl Hosterman
Color Guard: Bagpiper Brigid Hamill
Snare Drum Kyran Hamill
Flag Bearers Sean Hamill, Kathy Moore
Altar Servers: Ryan Berg, Billy O'Brien
Eucharistic Ministers: Fr. Witczak & Concelebrants, Neal Wilkinson, S.J., Sr. Lois Conarchy, S.L., Marian Weithofer, Gerturde A. Wilkinson
Ministers of Music: St. Jerome Choir; Jan Dworschak, Director and Organist
Members of Bel Canto Chorus
The family wishes to thank those true and loyal friends who were so faithful to Bob through the ups and downs of the last several years. We thank God for each of you.
Please join us as we continue our celebration in Marian Hall, iimmediately following the internment at St. Jerome Cemetery.
Served in WW II as a radar man I.
Vice-President of Finance for Briggs-Stratton Corp.
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O'Brien, W. Robert "Bob"
Of Oconomowoc. Entered into Eternal Life at the age of 83 on May 15, 1998 in his home surrounded by the love of family and friends. Beloved husband and best friend of Jane (nee Conarchy) of 53 yrs. Loving father of Jane (Rod) Reilly, Peggy (Robert) Hamil, Katie O'Brien, Mary Pat (Earl) Hosterman, Betty Anne (Gary) Van Alstine, Daniel O'Brien, Eileen O'Brien, Sheila (Richard) Yerman, Robert (Barb) O'Brien, Kyran (Cyndee) O'Brien, Louise (Greg) Berg. Brother of the late Paul O'Brien and the late Edward O'Brien, S.J., the late Cecile (Jack) End, the late Betty (Bill) Leahigh. Brother-in-law of Betty (the late Paul) O'Brien. Wonderful grandfather of 27 and one great grandson. His dedication to principals and devotion to his family inspired him to build a distinguished professional life at Briggs and Stratton Co. where he retired in 1980 as Vice President of Finance. Friends may visit Mon. from 4 PM until time of vigil service at 7 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Tues. at 10 AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Special thanks for the loving care by Karen, Sara, Suzi and Cross Roads Hospice. Memorials to St. Jerome Endowment Fund, Dominican High School, Marquette High School, or to Sister Lois Conarchy, S.L. Ministry to the Elderly and Sick P.O. Box 116, St. Meinrad, IN 47577.
SCHMIDT & BARTLETT, INC.
NOTBOHM-KREUTZMANN
Downtown Oconomowoc
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17, 1998
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O'Brien was Briggs finance executive
Vice president, also a Bel Canto member, worked his way up from mail room
By Georgia Pabst
of the Journal Sentinel staff
W. Robert O'Brien, who worked his way up from the mail room to vice president of finance for Briggs & Stratton Corp., and who loved singing with the Bel Canto Chorus, died Friday at his retirement lake home in Oconomowoc of heart failure.
O'Brien, 83, died surrounded by many of his 11 children, 27 grandchildren and his one great-grandchild, said his son Daniel O'Brien.
Born on Milwaukee's east side, O'Brien attended Riverside High School, where he was a track star. He also excelled in track and cross country while attending Marquette University.
It was in 1933, while attending Marquette, that he started work in the mail room at Briggs & Straton, his son said.
O'Brien joined the Navy at the start of World War II. When he returned from the war, he returned to the company and was promoted to the foreign and domestic credit area. Through the years, he attended Marquette Business School and took many business and financial courses, Daniel O'Brien said.
In 1964, O'Brien became assistant treasurer and in 1966 credit manager, In 1966, he was named corporate treasurer and in 1972 he was named vice president and treasurer. From 1978 until his retirement in 1980, he was vice president of finance.
O'Brien was a member of various business, trade and credit organizations, including the International Trade Club of Wisconsin. He was president of the Milwaukee World Trade Club and the founder of the foreign credit chapter of the Milwaukee Association of Credit Managers.
But one of his greatest loves was singing in the Bel Canto Chorus, Daniel O'Brien remembered.
O'Brien also served on the board of the Bel Canto Chorus and on the board of the former Kettle Moraine Hospital. He also was active in the St. Robert Parish choir in Shorewood, the Holy Rosary Choir and the Marquette Alumni Association.
O'Brien is survived by is wife of 53 years, Jane Marie Conarchy O'Brien.
In addition to Daniel, who lives in Madison, his other children are: Jane Reilly, of Lakewood, Ohio; Margaret "Peggy" Hamill of Brookfield; Katie, of Shorewood; Mary Pat Hosterman, of Littleton, Colo.; Betty Anne Van Alstine, of Conifer, Colo.; Eileen, of Summit, N.J.; Sheila Yerman, of Littleton Colo.; Robert of Whitefish Bay; Kyran of Milwaukee, and Louise Berg of Whitefish Bay.
Visitation will be held Monday at the Schmidt & Bartlet Notbohm-Kreutzman Funeral Home, 121 S. Cross St., Oconomowoc, from 4 to 7 P.M. with a vigil service at 7 P.M. at the funeral home.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 A.M. Tuesday at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 21 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Burial will follow at St. Jerome's Cemetery.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17,1998
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W. ROBERT "BOB" O'BRIEN
Mass of Farewell--Tuesday, May 18, 1998
St. Jerome Church--Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Presiders: Rev. Michael Witczak Rev. William Johnson, S.J., Rev. Douglas Leonhardt, S.J., Rev. James Fitzgerald, S.J. and Concelebrants
Procession: Amazing Grace
Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art Choir/Congregation
First Reading: Revelations 7, 13-17 John O'Brien
Responsorial Psalm: "The Lord is My Shepherd" Choir/Congregation
Second Reading: 1 John: 3, 1-2 Jane Reilly
Alleluia: Celtic Alleluia Choir/Congregation
Gospel: John: 14, 1-6 Deacon Louis Maier, Jr.
Homily: Fr. Michael Witczak
Offertory Petitions: Barb O'Brien, Cyndee O'Brien
Gift Bearers: Colleen Hamill, Jennifer Berg, Bobby Brendan Hamill, Claire Wadsworth, Sheila Hamill, Therese O'Brien
Explanation of Gifts: David Hosterman
Offertory Song: Ave Maria Alison Wadsworth
Holy, Holy, Holy:
Memorial Acclamation:
Great Amen
Lamb of God
Communion Hymn: On eagle's Wings
Eulogy: Dan, Kyran and Bob O'Brien
Gesu Bambino: Bob O'Brien and the Saint Robert Choir, Midnight Mass, Christmas, 1985
Song of Farewell
Recessional Hymn: Danny Boy Ralph Szablewski
Pall Bearers: Pat Hamill, Bob Reilly, Mike Hamill, Bryan Reilly, Kevin Hamill, Dan Reilly, Tim Hamill, Earl Hosterman
Color Guard: Bagpiper Brigid Hamill
Snare Drum Kyran Hamill
Flag Bearers Sean Hamill, Kathy Moore
Altar Servers: Ryan Berg, Billy O'Brien
Eucharistic Ministers: Fr. Witczak & Concelebrants, Neal Wilkinson, S.J., Sr. Lois Conarchy, S.L., Marian Weithofer, Gerturde A. Wilkinson
Ministers of Music: St. Jerome Choir; Jan Dworschak, Director and Organist
Members of Bel Canto Chorus
The family wishes to thank those true and loyal friends who were so faithful to Bob through the ups and downs of the last several years. We thank God for each of you.
Please join us as we continue our celebration in Marian Hall, iimmediately following the internment at St. Jerome Cemetery.
Served in WW II as a radar man I.
Vice-President of Finance for Briggs-Stratton Corp.
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O'Brien, W. Robert "Bob"
Of Oconomowoc. Entered into Eternal Life at the age of 83 on May 15, 1998 in his home surrounded by the love of family and friends. Beloved husband and best friend of Jane (nee Conarchy) of 53 yrs. Loving father of Jane (Rod) Reilly, Peggy (Robert) Hamil, Katie O'Brien, Mary Pat (Earl) Hosterman, Betty Anne (Gary) Van Alstine, Daniel O'Brien, Eileen O'Brien, Sheila (Richard) Yerman, Robert (Barb) O'Brien, Kyran (Cyndee) O'Brien, Louise (Greg) Berg. Brother of the late Paul O'Brien and the late Edward O'Brien, S.J., the late Cecile (Jack) End, the late Betty (Bill) Leahigh. Brother-in-law of Betty (the late Paul) O'Brien. Wonderful grandfather of 27 and one great grandson. His dedication to principals and devotion to his family inspired him to build a distinguished professional life at Briggs and Stratton Co. where he retired in 1980 as Vice President of Finance. Friends may visit Mon. from 4 PM until time of vigil service at 7 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Tues. at 10 AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Special thanks for the loving care by Karen, Sara, Suzi and Cross Roads Hospice. Memorials to St. Jerome Endowment Fund, Dominican High School, Marquette High School, or to Sister Lois Conarchy, S.L. Ministry to the Elderly and Sick P.O. Box 116, St. Meinrad, IN 47577.
SCHMIDT & BARTLETT, INC.
NOTBOHM-KREUTZMANN
Downtown Oconomowoc
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17, 1998
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O'Brien was Briggs finance executive
Vice president, also a Bel Canto member, worked his way up from mail room
By Georgia Pabst
of the Journal Sentinel staff
W. Robert O'Brien, who worked his way up from the mail room to vice president of finance for Briggs & Stratton Corp., and who loved singing with the Bel Canto Chorus, died Friday at his retirement lake home in Oconomowoc of heart failure.
O'Brien, 83, died surrounded by many of his 11 children, 27 grandchildren and his one great-grandchild, said his son Daniel O'Brien.
Born on Milwaukee's east side, O'Brien attended Riverside High School, where he was a track star. He also excelled in track and cross country while attending Marquette University.
It was in 1933, while attending Marquette, that he started work in the mail room at Briggs & Straton, his son said.
O'Brien joined the Navy at the start of World War II. When he returned from the war, he returned to the company and was promoted to the foreign and domestic credit area. Through the years, he attended Marquette Business School and took many business and financial courses, Daniel O'Brien said.
In 1964, O'Brien became assistant treasurer and in 1966 credit manager, In 1966, he was named corporate treasurer and in 1972 he was named vice president and treasurer. From 1978 until his retirement in 1980, he was vice president of finance.
O'Brien was a member of various business, trade and credit organizations, including the International Trade Club of Wisconsin. He was president of the Milwaukee World Trade Club and the founder of the foreign credit chapter of the Milwaukee Association of Credit Managers.
But one of his greatest loves was singing in the Bel Canto Chorus, Daniel O'Brien remembered.
O'Brien also served on the board of the Bel Canto Chorus and on the board of the former Kettle Moraine Hospital. He also was active in the St. Robert Parish choir in Shorewood, the Holy Rosary Choir and the Marquette Alumni Association.
O'Brien is survived by is wife of 53 years, Jane Marie Conarchy O'Brien.
In addition to Daniel, who lives in Madison, his other children are: Jane Reilly, of Lakewood, Ohio; Margaret "Peggy" Hamill of Brookfield; Katie, of Shorewood; Mary Pat Hosterman, of Littleton, Colo.; Betty Anne Van Alstine, of Conifer, Colo.; Eileen, of Summit, N.J.; Sheila Yerman, of Littleton Colo.; Robert of Whitefish Bay; Kyran of Milwaukee, and Louise Berg of Whitefish Bay.
Visitation will be held Monday at the Schmidt & Bartlet Notbohm-Kreutzman Funeral Home, 121 S. Cross St., Oconomowoc, from 4 to 7 P.M. with a vigil service at 7 P.M. at the funeral home.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 A.M. Tuesday at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 21 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Burial will follow at St. Jerome's Cemetery.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17,1998
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W. ROBERT "BOB" O'BRIEN
Mass of Farewell--Tuesday, May 18, 1998
St. Jerome Church--Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Presiders: Rev. Michael Witczak Rev. William Johnson, S.J., Rev. Douglas Leonhardt, S.J., Rev. James Fitzgerald, S.J. and Concelebrants
Procession: Amazing Grace
Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art Choir/Congregation
First Reading: Revelations 7, 13-17 John O'Brien
Responsorial Psalm: "The Lord is My Shepherd" Choir/Congregation
Second Reading: 1 John: 3, 1-2 Jane Reilly
Alleluia: Celtic Alleluia Choir/Congregation
Gospel: John: 14, 1-6 Deacon Louis Maier, Jr.
Homily: Fr. Michael Witczak
Offertory Petitions: Barb O'Brien, Cyndee O'Brien
Gift Bearers: Colleen Hamill, Jennifer Berg, Bobby Brendan Hamill, Claire Wadsworth, Sheila Hamill, Therese O'Brien
Explanation of Gifts: David Hosterman
Offertory Song: Ave Maria Alison Wadsworth
Holy, Holy, Holy:
Memorial Acclamation:
Great Amen
Lamb of God
Communion Hymn: On eagle's Wings
Eulogy: Dan, Kyran and Bob O'Brien
Gesu Bambino: Bob O'Brien and the Saint Robert Choir, Midnight Mass, Christmas, 1985
Song of Farewell
Recessional Hymn: Danny Boy Ralph Szablewski
Pall Bearers: Pat Hamill, Bob Reilly, Mike Hamill, Bryan Reilly, Kevin Hamill, Dan Reilly, Tim Hamill, Earl Hosterman
Color Guard: Bagpiper Brigid Hamill
Snare Drum Kyran Hamill
Flag Bearers Sean Hamill, Kathy Moore
Altar Servers: Ryan Berg, Billy O'Brien
Eucharistic Ministers: Fr. Witczak & Concelebrants, Neal Wilkinson, S.J., Sr. Lois Conarchy, S.L., Marian Weithofer, Gerturde A. Wilkinson
Ministers of Music: St. Jerome Choir; Jan Dworschak, Director and Organist
Members of Bel Canto Chorus
The family wishes to thank those true and loyal friends who were so faithful to Bob through the ups and downs of the last several years. We thank God for each of you.
Please join us as we continue our celebration in Marian Hall, iimmediately following the internment at St. Jerome Cemetery.
Served in WW II as a radar man I.
Vice-President of Finance for Briggs-Stratton Corp.
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O'Brien, W. Robert "Bob"
Of Oconomowoc. Entered into Eternal Life at the age of 83 on May 15, 1998 in his home surrounded by the love of family and friends. Beloved husband and best friend of Jane (nee Conarchy) of 53 yrs. Loving father of Jane (Rod) Reilly, Peggy (Robert) Hamil, Katie O'Brien, Mary Pat (Earl) Hosterman, Betty Anne (Gary) Van Alstine, Daniel O'Brien, Eileen O'Brien, Sheila (Richard) Yerman, Robert (Barb) O'Brien, Kyran (Cyndee) O'Brien, Louise (Greg) Berg. Brother of the late Paul O'Brien and the late Edward O'Brien, S.J., the late Cecile (Jack) End, the late Betty (Bill) Leahigh. Brother-in-law of Betty (the late Paul) O'Brien. Wonderful grandfather of 27 and one great grandson. His dedication to principals and devotion to his family inspired him to build a distinguished professional life at Briggs and Stratton Co. where he retired in 1980 as Vice President of Finance. Friends may visit Mon. from 4 PM until time of vigil service at 7 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Tues. at 10 AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Special thanks for the loving care by Karen, Sara, Suzi and Cross Roads Hospice. Memorials to St. Jerome Endowment Fund, Dominican High School, Marquette High School, or to Sister Lois Conarchy, S.L. Ministry to the Elderly and Sick P.O. Box 116, St. Meinrad, IN 47577.
SCHMIDT & BARTLETT, INC.
NOTBOHM-KREUTZMANN
Downtown Oconomowoc
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17, 1998
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O'Brien was Briggs finance executive
Vice president, also a Bel Canto member, worked his way up from mail room
By Georgia Pabst
of the Journal Sentinel staff
W. Robert O'Brien, who worked his way up from the mail room to vice president of finance for Briggs & Stratton Corp., and who loved singing with the Bel Canto Chorus, died Friday at his retirement lake home in Oconomowoc of heart failure.
O'Brien, 83, died surrounded by many of his 11 children, 27 grandchildren and his one great-grandchild, said his son Daniel O'Brien.
Born on Milwaukee's east side, O'Brien attended Riverside High School, where he was a track star. He also excelled in track and cross country while attending Marquette University.
It was in 1933, while attending Marquette, that he started work in the mail room at Briggs & Straton, his son said.
O'Brien joined the Navy at the start of World War II. When he returned from the war, he returned to the company and was promoted to the foreign and domestic credit area. Through the years, he attended Marquette Business School and took many business and financial courses, Daniel O'Brien said.
In 1964, O'Brien became assistant treasurer and in 1966 credit manager, In 1966, he was named corporate treasurer and in 1972 he was named vice president and treasurer. From 1978 until his retirement in 1980, he was vice president of finance.
O'Brien was a member of various business, trade and credit organizations, including the International Trade Club of Wisconsin. He was president of the Milwaukee World Trade Club and the founder of the foreign credit chapter of the Milwaukee Association of Credit Managers.
But one of his greatest loves was singing in the Bel Canto Chorus, Daniel O'Brien remembered.
O'Brien also served on the board of the Bel Canto Chorus and on the board of the former Kettle Moraine Hospital. He also was active in the St. Robert Parish choir in Shorewood, the Holy Rosary Choir and the Marquette Alumni Association.
O'Brien is survived by is wife of 53 years, Jane Marie Conarchy O'Brien.
In addition to Daniel, who lives in Madison, his other children are: Jane Reilly, of Lakewood, Ohio; Margaret "Peggy" Hamill of Brookfield; Katie, of Shorewood; Mary Pat Hosterman, of Littleton, Colo.; Betty Anne Van Alstine, of Conifer, Colo.; Eileen, of Summit, N.J.; Sheila Yerman, of Littleton Colo.; Robert of Whitefish Bay; Kyran of Milwaukee, and Louise Berg of Whitefish Bay.
Visitation will be held Monday at the Schmidt & Bartlet Notbohm-Kreutzman Funeral Home, 121 S. Cross St., Oconomowoc, from 4 to 7 P.M. with a vigil service at 7 P.M. at the funeral home.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 A.M. Tuesday at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 21 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Burial will follow at St. Jerome's Cemetery.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17,1998
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W. ROBERT "BOB" O'BRIEN
Mass of Farewell--Tuesday, May 18, 1998
St. Jerome Church--Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Presiders: Rev. Michael Witczak Rev. William Johnson, S.J., Rev. Douglas Leonhardt, S.J., Rev. James Fitzgerald, S.J. and Concelebrants
Procession: Amazing Grace
Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art Choir/Congregation
First Reading: Revelations 7, 13-17 John O'Brien
Responsorial Psalm: "The Lord is My Shepherd" Choir/Congregation
Second Reading: 1 John: 3, 1-2 Jane Reilly
Alleluia: Celtic Alleluia Choir/Congregation
Gospel: John: 14, 1-6 Deacon Louis Maier, Jr.
Homily: Fr. Michael Witczak
Offertory Petitions: Barb O'Brien, Cyndee O'Brien
Gift Bearers: Colleen Hamill, Jennifer Berg, Bobby Brendan Hamill, Claire Wadsworth, Sheila Hamill, Therese O'Brien
Explanation of Gifts: David Hosterman
Offertory Song: Ave Maria Alison Wadsworth
Holy, Holy, Holy:
Memorial Acclamation:
Great Amen
Lamb of God
Communion Hymn: On eagle's Wings
Eulogy: Dan, Kyran and Bob O'Brien
Gesu Bambino: Bob O'Brien and the Saint Robert Choir, Midnight Mass, Christmas, 1985
Song of Farewell
Recessional Hymn: Danny Boy Ralph Szablewski
Pall Bearers: Pat Hamill, Bob Reilly, Mike Hamill, Bryan Reilly, Kevin Hamill, Dan Reilly, Tim Hamill, Earl Hosterman
Color Guard: Bagpiper Brigid Hamill
Snare Drum Kyran Hamill
Flag Bearers Sean Hamill, Kathy Moore
Altar Servers: Ryan Berg, Billy O'Brien
Eucharistic Ministers: Fr. Witczak & Concelebrants, Neal Wilkinson, S.J., Sr. Lois Conarchy, S.L., Marian Weithofer, Gerturde A. Wilkinson
Ministers of Music: St. Jerome Choir; Jan Dworschak, Director and Organist
Members of Bel Canto Chorus
The family wishes to thank those true and loyal friends who were so faithful to Bob through the ups and downs of the last several years. We thank God for each of you.
Please join us as we continue our celebration in Marian Hall, iimmediately following the internment at St. Jerome Cemetery.
Served in WW II as a radar man I.
Vice-President of Finance for Briggs-Stratton Corp.
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O'Brien, W. Robert "Bob"
Of Oconomowoc. Entered into Eternal Life at the age of 83 on May 15, 1998 in his home surrounded by the love of family and friends. Beloved husband and best friend of Jane (nee Conarchy) of 53 yrs. Loving father of Jane (Rod) Reilly, Peggy (Robert) Hamil, Katie O'Brien, Mary Pat (Earl) Hosterman, Betty Anne (Gary) Van Alstine, Daniel O'Brien, Eileen O'Brien, Sheila (Richard) Yerman, Robert (Barb) O'Brien, Kyran (Cyndee) O'Brien, Louise (Greg) Berg. Brother of the late Paul O'Brien and the late Edward O'Brien, S.J., the late Cecile (Jack) End, the late Betty (Bill) Leahigh. Brother-in-law of Betty (the late Paul) O'Brien. Wonderful grandfather of 27 and one great grandson. His dedication to principals and devotion to his family inspired him to build a distinguished professional life at Briggs and Stratton Co. where he retired in 1980 as Vice President of Finance. Friends may visit Mon. from 4 PM until time of vigil service at 7 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Tues. at 10 AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Special thanks for the loving care by Karen, Sara, Suzi and Cross Roads Hospice. Memorials to St. Jerome Endowment Fund, Dominican High School, Marquette High School, or to Sister Lois Conarchy, S.L. Ministry to the Elderly and Sick P.O. Box 116, St. Meinrad, IN 47577.
SCHMIDT & BARTLETT, INC.
NOTBOHM-KREUTZMANN
Downtown Oconomowoc
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17, 1998
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O'Brien was Briggs finance executive
Vice president, also a Bel Canto member, worked his way up from mail room
By Georgia Pabst
of the Journal Sentinel staff
W. Robert O'Brien, who worked his way up from the mail room to vice president of finance for Briggs & Stratton Corp., and who loved singing with the Bel Canto Chorus, died Friday at his retirement lake home in Oconomowoc of heart failure.
O'Brien, 83, died surrounded by many of his 11 children, 27 grandchildren and his one great-grandchild, said his son Daniel O'Brien.
Born on Milwaukee's east side, O'Brien attended Riverside High School, where he was a track star. He also excelled in track and cross country while attending Marquette University.
It was in 1933, while attending Marquette, that he started work in the mail room at Briggs & Straton, his son said.
O'Brien joined the Navy at the start of World War II. When he returned from the war, he returned to the company and was promoted to the foreign and domestic credit area. Through the years, he attended Marquette Business School and took many business and financial courses, Daniel O'Brien said.
In 1964, O'Brien became assistant treasurer and in 1966 credit manager, In 1966, he was named corporate treasurer and in 1972 he was named vice president and treasurer. From 1978 until his retirement in 1980, he was vice president of finance.
O'Brien was a member of various business, trade and credit organizations, including the International Trade Club of Wisconsin. He was president of the Milwaukee World Trade Club and the founder of the foreign credit chapter of the Milwaukee Association of Credit Managers.
But one of his greatest loves was singing in the Bel Canto Chorus, Daniel O'Brien remembered.
O'Brien also served on the board of the Bel Canto Chorus and on the board of the former Kettle Moraine Hospital. He also was active in the St. Robert Parish choir in Shorewood, the Holy Rosary Choir and the Marquette Alumni Association.
O'Brien is survived by is wife of 53 years, Jane Marie Conarchy O'Brien.
In addition to Daniel, who lives in Madison, his other children are: Jane Reilly, of Lakewood, Ohio; Margaret "Peggy" Hamill of Brookfield; Katie, of Shorewood; Mary Pat Hosterman, of Littleton, Colo.; Betty Anne Van Alstine, of Conifer, Colo.; Eileen, of Summit, N.J.; Sheila Yerman, of Littleton Colo.; Robert of Whitefish Bay; Kyran of Milwaukee, and Louise Berg of Whitefish Bay.
Visitation will be held Monday at the Schmidt & Bartlet Notbohm-Kreutzman Funeral Home, 121 S. Cross St., Oconomowoc, from 4 to 7 P.M. with a vigil service at 7 P.M. at the funeral home.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 A.M. Tuesday at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 21 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Burial will follow at St. Jerome's Cemetery.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sunday May 17,1998
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W. ROBERT "BOB" O'BRIEN
Mass of Farewell--Tuesday, May 18, 1998
St. Jerome Church--Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Presiders: Rev. Michael Witczak Rev. William Johnson, S.J., Rev. Douglas Leonhardt, S.J., Rev. James Fitzgerald, S.J. and Concelebrants
Procession: Amazing Grace
Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art Choir/Congregation
First Reading: Revelations 7, 13-17 John O'Brien
Responsorial Psalm: "The Lord is My Shepherd" Choir/Congregation
Second Reading: 1 John: 3, 1-2 Jane Reilly
Alleluia: Celtic Alleluia Choir/Congregation
Gospel: John: 14, 1-6 Deacon Louis Maier, Jr.
Homily: Fr. Michael Witczak
Offertory Petitions: Barb O'Brien, Cyndee O'Brien
Gift Bearers: Colleen Hamill, Jennifer Berg, Bobby Brendan Hamill, Claire Wadsworth, Sheila Hamill, Therese O'Brien
Explanation of Gifts: David Hosterman
Offertory Song: Ave Maria Alison Wadsworth
Holy, Holy, Holy:
Memorial Acclamation:
Great Amen
Lamb of God
Communion Hymn: On eagle's Wings
Eulogy: Dan, Kyran and Bob O'Brien
Gesu Bambino: Bob O'Brien and the Saint Robert Choir, Midnight Mass, Christmas, 1985
Song of Farewell
Recessional Hymn: Danny Boy Ralph Szablewski
Pall Bearers: Pat Hamill, Bob Reilly, Mike Hamill, Bryan Reilly, Kevin Hamill, Dan Reilly, Tim Hamill, Earl Hosterman
Color Guard: Bagpiper Brigid Hamill
Snare Drum Kyran Hamill
Flag Bearers Sean Hamill, Kathy Moore
Altar Servers: Ryan Berg, Billy O'Brien
Eucharistic Ministers: Fr. Witczak & Concelebrants, Neal Wilkinson, S.J., Sr. Lois Conarchy, S.L., Marian Weithofer, Gerturde A. Wilkinson
Ministers of Music: St. Jerome Choir; Jan Dworschak, Director and Organist
Members of Bel Canto Chorus
The family wishes to thank those true and loyal friends who were so faithful to Bob through the ups and downs of the last several years. We thank God for each of you.
Please join us as we continue our celebration in Marian Hall, iimmediately following the internment at St. Jerome Cemetery.
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