Robert G. Przybyl

Robert (Bob) G. Przybyl, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded with the love of his family on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. He was born on November 21, 1947 in Princeton, WI to Charles & Lorraine (Disterhaft) Przybyl and was united in marriage to Linda Lee Londowski on September 1, 1973 at St. Mark’s Church, Redgranite. In 1951 his family moved to a farm north of Berlin in the Town of Aurora. Robert attended the rural Record School, St. Michael and Washington Schools. Robert graduated from Berlin High School in 1965. On July 10, 1966 he joined the United State Navy, serving until 1972. During his service he served in Vietnam as part of a Harbor Patrol Unit from 1967 to 1968. In July of 1968 Robert served on the UUS Paiute ATF159 where he was an Engineerman III. In 1972 his service ended and he was awarded the National Defense Service Metal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, and Navy Unit Commendation. After leaving the military he began working at Olsen’s Mill in the seed department from June 1972 to March 1973, Omro Redi-Mix from March 1973 to November 1973, Berlin Foundry from November 1973 to June 1977, and the City of Berlin Department of Public Works from July 1977 to April 2007. While employed with the City of Berlin Robert had the opportunity to keep the streets of Berlin clean with the Vac-Haul, a machine that he was proud to operate while waking up the citizens of Berlin on summer mornings starting at 3:00 am. Robert spent a majority of his free time volunteering for many civic organizations. He was a Third Degree member of the Father Fiss Council 1547 Knights of Columbus of Berlin where he served the as Grand Knight two times, the Financial Secretary, Youth Director and also a Fourth Degree Member of Our Lady of Lourdes Assembly 1210 of Oshkosh. He was the President of the Holy Name Society from 1973 to 1983. Robert was a member of All Saints Catholic Parish where he was an active member, eucharistic minister, usher, weekday server, and server for funerals. Robert also enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Berlin Bowling League both as a part of the Couples League, Wednesday Night Merchant League and Thursday Night Commercial League. Robert was the Commander of the American Legion Post from 2008 to 2010 and he is also a lifetime member of Whitetails Unlimited. He was also a member of the Berlin Bugle Mouth Bass Association where he served as the Secretary and announcer for their annual fishing tournament for a number of years. He was a Waushara County Fair Supervisor spending the week at the fair working with county wide-youth. He was also a member of the Berlin Snowmobile Club and a groundskeeper for the Town of Aurora. While he was involved in many civic organizations Robert found time to spend with family, friends, and neighbors, but his grandchildren were the lights of his life. He also enjoyed working on the family farm north of Berlin raising cattle, pigs, his beloved chickens who provided him with eggs, and cash cropping. Robert is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Todd) Zamzow; his son, Robert (Terry) Przybyl Jr.; Grandchildren, Derek Zamzow, Bianca Thom & Peyton Zamzow. Brothers, Gordon (Hazel) Przybyl and Charles (Varaporn) Przybyl Jr.; Sisters, Mary Schultz, Donna (John) Schmid, and Darlene (Tom) Marvin; Brother in- Law, Rick Bohn; Sister In-Law, Sandy (Gary) Schwersenska. Special friends, Shirley Davis, Joe & Sue Formiller, Wayne & Bonnie Lundt, Lawrence & Sharon Nigbor, Dick & Judy Trochinski, LaVern (Mary) Pomplun, Nancy Trochinski, Larry Besaw; and many nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Linda (Londowski); parents, Charles & Lorraine Przybyl; Mother In-Law, Mildred Mraz; Father In-Law, Stanley Londowski; Step-Father In-Law, Robert Mraz; sister, Judy Bohn; and other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to all of the friends, family and staff of Preston Place that came to see Bob and take care of him in his final weeks. To the nurses and staff of Agnesian Hospice-there are no words adequate enough to show our gratitude for the love, care, and support you showed our father and truly all of us during the last weeks of his life-you are all truly angels here on earth. A luncheon will be served at the Parish Hall following interment. In lieu of flowers, Robert’s wishes were to have any memorials given to the All Saints Building fund.

Robert G. Przybyl

November 21, 1947 - January 31, 2018