Robert G. Wonders

On Friday morning April 22nd, our beloved brother Robert Gerard Wonders suddenly and unexpectedly went to join our parents Robert J and Mary E Wonders and his “brother” Douglas Nance. Bob came into the world at 12:03 am as the 1957 New Year’s baby. 

Bob is survived by his three sisters Nancy Claire Wonders, Mary Ellen Wonders (Steven Mueller) and Karen Wonders Nance. Bob is further survived by his cherished nieces Lindsay Nance Goodenough (Bob), Kate Dearing (Tim Colter), Brittany Nance Stewart (Nick) and nephew Zachary Robert Wonders Dearing as well as grandnephew Anthony Robert and grandniece Harper Marie Goodenough. 

Bob attended St. Mary’s grade school and Lourdes High School and graduated from UWO in 1979 with a BBA in Marketing and Management. His career path eventually led to a position with General Beverage in Oshkosh. There he worked for the past 16 years and made lasting friendships. 

Bob leaves a legacy of extraordinary devotion to his family, his Catholic faith and his friends and colleagues. Bob will long be remembered as a man of few words with an exemplary work ethic. He was always quick to volunteer his help, no job too big or too small. Like his father, our brother Bob always left things a little better than he found them. Bob was quite a gifted wood worker.  His sisters, nieces and nephew will forever cherish the holiday decorations hand crafted for them. Additionally, Bob took great pride in his many remodeling projects. His beloved home is filled with his excellent craftsmanship as well as his many tributes to Michigan University. 
Go Wolverines!

Service to others was an unwavering theme through all aspects of his life. For example, Bob served as an usher, lector, and volunteer extraordinaire at many parish events.  But it didn’t end there.  Our brother was always the first to notice and respond to any need, whether it be shoveling snow, mowing a lawn, making repairs on our homes, filling an empty glass, clearing a table, or cleaning a kitchen.  Again, no job too big or too small. He went about his acts of service almost invisibly, preferring no recognition.   

May we all take our example of a well lived life of character, unwavering loyalty, devotion to family and service to others from the 65 years that Robert G. Wonders walked amongst us. 

Family and friends may call at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home West Side from 5 until 8 pm on Wednesday May 11th, 2022.  And on Thursday May 12th, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (605 Merritt Ave) from 11 am until 11:30 am at which time a Mass of Christian burial will be held with Father Jerry Pastors officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bob’s name to Unbound.org, or the American Heart Association.

“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I will meet you there.” -Rumi 

Someday may we meet you there too, Bob.