Robert "Bob" Nowicki

ROBERT (Bob) Martin Nowicki died on November 27, 2023 at home. He was born on Feb. 5, 1938 to Carl and Frances (Pankratz) Nowicki in Berlin, WI. He was baptized on Feb. 21, 1938 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Berlin and confirmed on May 11, 1952 by Pastor Herbert Baker. His confirmation verse was Luke 11: 28. After graduating from Berlin High School in 1956 he entered the U.S. Marine Corps. He served from 1957 to 1960. He was a member of the Marine Corps League in Oshkosh for many years and enjoyed his time with all his Marine friends. Bob was married to Marcia Piotter on June 23, 1962 at Grace Lutheran in Omro, WI. They were blessed with two daughters Cindy Eaton and Susan Stowe. He was employed at the Boys School in Wales, Chapmans, Sager Glove, and retired from Crystal Lake Utica as an insurance inspector. Bob loved reading his Bible every day and was very active at St John’s Church and School and later years at Calvary Lutheran Church in Princeton. He also enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, and watching the Brewers and Packers. His greatest love was his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his mother and father Carl and Frances Nowicki, his brother Bill, his sister and brother-in-law Ann Kieckhafer and Ray, his nephew Roger Kieckhafer, brother-in-law Larry (Jess) Piotter & Marshall (Butch) Piotter, mother and father-in-law Martin and Lucille (Schultz) Piotter. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Marcia, his daughter Cindy (David) Eaton, Sue (Doug) Stowe, grandchildren Jonathan (Rebekah) Eaton, Rachel (Daniel) Heitshusen, Joshua (Abby) Stowe, Andrew Stowe, Abby Stowe, grant grandchildren Simeon Eaton, Raelynn Eaton, and Spencer Stowe. Also surviving are his sister-in law Judy (Steve) Mugerauer, Jane Nowicki, and many nieces, nephews, and many friends. Family and friends may visit the family and pay their respects to Bob on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home in Berlin and on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 9-10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church 202 Farmers St. Princeton. A funeral service will follow the Saturday visitation at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Robert Busse and Pastor Brett Matz officiating. The committal with full military honors will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Berlin after the service. In lieu of flowers there is a memorial established. We wish to thank SSM Hospice nurses, aides, and volunteer Gary for the wonderful care and love they gave to Bob while under their care. Also a big thank you to the Appleton VA, Dr. Batley, and Cooperative Home Care.

Robert "Bob" Nowicki

February 5, 1938 - November 27, 2023