Kalupa, Robert B.

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• Obituary: 23 Dec 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Bob Kalupa, 81, Marquette, Wis., formerly of Port Washington and Kaukauna, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at St. Paul Home. Bob was born in Kaukauna on Feb. 14, 1926, to the late Edmund and Esther (Sager) Kalupa. He served as a medic in the Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Bob married Katie Kolerus in Kaukauna on June 25, 1949. She preceded him in death on Aug. 2, 2007, after 58 years of marriage. In addition to owning the Marquette Hotel for the past 19 years, Bob also was the former mayor of Marquette. He belonged to various VFW Posts, American Legions, Eagle Clubs, the NRA and Ducks Unlimited. He was an accomplished hunter and fisherman as well as a very talented wildlife artist. Bob loved his country, family and many, many friends.
Bob is survived by his children, Lee Kalupa, Ocono-mowoc; and Sue (Jim) Knauer, Port Washington; a grandson, Andy Knauer, Milwaukee; sister and brothers, Eunice (Donald) Biselx, Mark (Bonita) and Tom (Mary) Kalupa; and sisters-in-law, Pat Obey and Scotti Kalupa. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers, Germaine (Roy) Lowe, Valoise (Robert) Specht, Edmund "Bud" and Neil Kalupa; and sisters-in-law, Jane, Joyce and Janet Kalupa.
A private family service is planned.
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FUNERAL SERVICES
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Robert married Kolerus, Kathleen 25 Jun 1949, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Kathleen was born 6 Sep 1929; died 2 Aug 2007. [Group Sheet]