Service Details
A memorial gathering will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 10:00AM until 12:00PM with a time of remembrance to follow at 12:00PM.
Robert “Bob” Christman, age 77, passed away at Aurora Medical Center – Mount Pleasant on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Bob was born in Chicago, IL to Norbert and Betty (nee: Van Houtegen) Christman. A graduate of Burlington High School, he went to faithfully serve our country with the United States Navy on the USS Intrepid Aircraft Carrier during the Vietnam War. On May 23, 1968, Bob was united in marriage with Susan Dunham. Bob attended Milwaukee School of Engineering and became a Master Electrician. He was a proud member of IBEW Local 430. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, taking drives in his truck on sunny days, and he loved putting a smile on the faces of people. The most important thing to Bob was family, especially spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Surviving are his children, Danielle (Eric) Zimdars, Ryan (Kristen) Christman, Eric (Melissa Hyatt) Christman; grandchildren, Dustin, David, Anthony, Amanda, Ashton, Milo, Jaxson and Aniah; great grandchildren, Melody, Alexus, Dustin Jr., Rachel and Bryce; brothers, William and Daniel Christman; sister, Sheila Christman; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Betty; wife, Susan; grandson, Dylan Pickard; sisters, Barb Christiansen, Mary Christensen and Linda Van Lone; brother, Tom Christman.
Ted Chacon says
My sincere condolence about Bob passing… My thoughts and prayers to the Christman family.
Jerry Moldrem says
May he rest in peace. I remember meeting up with him while we were on liberty in Honk Kong in 67 or 68. My condolences to his brothers and his family
Marissa Hickey says
Rip love you always gramps, cast a few with Dylan for me.