Service Details
Services celebrating Bob’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 12 noon with Father Terry Huebner officiating. Interment, with military honors, will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. A memorial luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.
Memorial Suggestions
In memory of Bob, memorials to Shriners Hospitals for Children “Love to the Rescue” or to the National Kidney Foundation have been suggested.
Racine – Robert Paul Pirk, Sr., age 68, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, surrounded with the love of family, on Monday, February 10, 2025 following an eleven day battle with pneumonia.
Bob was born in Racine, WI on May 4, 1956 to the late Walter and Imogene (nee: Barnes) Pirk. He graduated William Horlick High School and then went on to attain his journeyman plumber license through Gateway Technical College. Bob tirelessly worked as a plumber for Racine Unified School District, retiring as an operations supervisor.
Bob faithfully served our country with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1974-1978. On July 19, 1975, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Carole (nee: Bergemann). Bob was a proud member of the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 767 and the American Legion. He enjoyed spending time at his home in Necedah, WI where he was an avid fisherman & hunter. He was also a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan.
Surviving are his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Carole; son, Robert (fiancé, Kristan) Pirk, Jr; daughter, Nicole (Brian) DeKeuster; adored granddaughter, Aisling DeKeuster; sisters, Peggy Pirk and Patti Pirk; brother, James Pirk; sisters-in-law, Joanne (Bob) Huebner and Anne (John) Cejka; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends – including his beloved dog, Raven.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Jeanne; by Carole’s parents, Joseph and Jeanne (nee: Castonguay) Bergemann; and by his grandparents, uncles & cousins.
Services celebrating Bob’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 12 noon with Father Terry Huebner officiating. Interment, with military honors, will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. A memorial luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.
In memory of Bob, memorials to Shriners Hospitals for Children “Love to the Rescue” or to the National Kidney Foundation have been suggested.
A heartfelt note of thanks to the entire staff of Ascension All Saints ICU for all of your sincere compassion and support in trying everything in your powers to save our beloved Bob’s life during the past eleven days. May God bless all of you!
Bill and Twila Rodenberg says
Our deepest condolences to Carole and family. It was an honor and privilege to have been your friend. Rest in peace my brother.
George Kadamian, Montgomery TX says
It was my pleasure to work with Bob at RUSD. Pray our Lord welcome him into our eternal home and that our Lord strengthen y’all during this trying time. God bless and keep each of you.
Jim & Ann DeKeuster says
Our prayers are with you. If there is any thing we can do, let us know.
Vince & Theresa Trentadue says
Rest in peace my dear friend
Gary Peterson says
So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Bob and I ended up in basic training in the Air Force together after high school grqduation. 6 weeks later, we graduated from basic. He went one way and I another. We finally had a chance to reunite at our 50th high school reunion this past summer. It was very nice, remembering our time together in the military so long ago. RIP Bob. Thank you for your service.
Gary Bishop says
Bob was one of the best I ever worked with. A vet, and great person. I pray that God takes him without hesitation. I will miss him as he tought me about life and work.
Michael Weiher. says
Sorry to hear of the passing of Bob , only wish I could have visited with him when I was in the Milwaukee area earlier this year. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Take care. Incase you don’t remember me, I was the best man at your wedding.
Thomas R Allen says
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man, and I will always remember his kindness to me.