Robert Potratz

Stoughton - Robert R. Potratz, age 89, passed away on November 25, 2015 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on December 25, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Otto and Elda Potratz. He married Ellen Kane on July 30, 1955 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Stoughton.

Robert was one of the last true renaissance men. He could do it all: he was an amazing artist, wood carver, speaker, cook, husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his 4 children: Felicia (Gary) Jacobson, Cecelia (David) Juve, Mark Potratz, Timothy Potratz; 6 grandchildren: Heather (Andrew) Ace, Samantha Juve, Benjamin Juve (Melody Derra), Robert and Emily Potratz, and Brandon (Maureen) Potratz; and 2 great grandchildren: Rowan and Callan Ace. He is also survived by many beloved in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Ellen, his parents, his 9 brothers, and all other loved ones.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2015 at St. Ann Catholic Church, 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Friends and family are invited to a meal immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society.