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Robert J. "Bob" Ziesch

January 20, 1930 - March 14, 2025

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Obituary For Robert J. "Bob" Ziesch

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Robert J. “Bob” Ziesch, age 95, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 20, 1930, to Henry and Lillian Ziesch. Bob graduated from Madison Central High School in 1948. He was united in marriage to Sybil Poore on October 28, 1950. Bob proudly served in the United States Army for 2 years until his honorable discharge. He worked for many years for Baker Manufacturing, before starting Quality Pump of Madison, with two business associates. He served as the President until his retirement. Bob was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church, DeForest and Lakeside Community Lutheran Church in Webster.

A true athlete, Bob excelled in baseball, softball, golf, volleyball and basketball. He was a member of several City of Madison volleyball and basketball championship teams. He won gold medals in volleyball at the Senior Olympics while in his 80’s. Bob was also an avid fisherman and hunter.

Bob is survived by his son, Larry (Rena); grandsons, Jamison (Michelle) and Aaron; sister, Joyce McElmurry; brother, John (Barb) and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sybil; daughter, Diane Laes; son-in-law, Don Laes; brother, Walter Ziesch; sister-in-law, Edith Ziesch; and brother-in-law, Gary McElmurry.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church, 220 S. Main Street, DeForest, with Reverend Sue Beadle officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the church. Burial will follow at Norway Grove Cemetery, where full military honors will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, DeForest.

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28 Mar

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Christ Lutheran Church of DeForest 220 South Main Street DeForest, WI 53532 Get Directions »
28 Mar

Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Christ Lutheran Church of DeForest 220 South Main Street DeForest, WI 53532 Get Directions »
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  • March 28, 2025

    Bob Mazanec

    Bob was the kind of neighbor who everyone wishes they could have, and we were lucky enough to be next door to him on Lake DuBois for many, many years. He was always generous with help and advice about maintenance questions and problems right down to giving us the right plumbing part from his basement collection of extras. He was, however, a bit spare with information about where the fish were biting! We especially appreciated Bob for looking after our cabin when we were not there without ever being asked. We were impressed by his volleyball achievements and admired his athleticism and vigor. He continued to chop wood, mow the grass, and work around his house as long as we knew him. We will remember Bob as an exceptional, vigorous, and very lovely human being—a generous neighbor with a wry sense of humor. We will miss him greatly. The Mazanec and Family

  • March 23, 2025

    Keith Nordness

    Bob was a great man excellent ball player we all looked up to him. We respected him. Got the chance to play golf with Bob and son Larry I was no good. But Bob encourage me saying u have a good swing and u hook the ball but that can be corrected. Go down to Windsor get a couple of buckets of golf balls. Great guy oh ya this was back in the 70s. RIP BOB

  • March 18, 2025

    Beth Mickelson

    May you find moments of peace, joy in memories and love surrounding you during this difficult time. Love, Cousin Beth

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