Obituaries

Webster/DeForest-

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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