Robert Kreitling

Stoughton- Robert C. Kreitling, age 86, died on Friday, March 27, 2015 at home with his wife by his side. He was born in Chicago on January 10, 1929, the son of Charles and Cecile Kreitling. Bob was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 and was stationed in Germany. On August 28, 1954 he married Lucille McCartney. Bob was extremely proud to love Lucille for 60 years. He was an avid sports fan, especially baseball, he enjoyed watching everything from Little League to professional ball, especially when his grandchildren were playing. Among his hobbies, Bob enjoyed volunteering at Little Amerricka on the railroad, and playing Ping Pong at the Stoughton Senior Center. He is survived by his loving wife, Lucille; four children, Ken (Tamie) Kreitling, Dianne (Marvin) Wollschlager, Barb (Erik) Veum and Larry (Lori Scott) Kreitling; 10 grandchildren, Becca (Matt) Hanna, Steven and Emily Derra, Naomi Murray, Max Wersland (Kim Weise), Melody Derra (Ben Juve), Kaley (Matt) Weber, Bethany Veum, Ben and Jaci Kreitling; three great grandchildren, Sienna Marten, Graham Hanna and Jade Derra; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Carol Jeanne Kreitling; and sister, Dorothy Gustufson. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, immediately following the services, at Stoughton American Legion. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until the time of services Saturday at Cress. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare Inc, or Stoughton Home Health. Please share your memories.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244