Arbor Vitae, WI – Robert B. Creighton, 61, passed away unexpectedly at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI on Thursday, April 22, 2010. A lifelong resident, Bob was born in Kenosha on November 29, 1948 to the late Louis H. and Nellie (nee: Curry) Creighton, M.D. He graduated from St. Mark's Grade School and Tremper High School "Class of 1966". Bob also attended Carthage College and UW-Stevens Point. On September 29, 1973 in St. James Catholic Church, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Denise A. (nee: Stewart). As an expert tractor-trailer operator, Bob was employed for many years at Yellow Freight. Bob and Denise retired to beautiful Arbor Vitae, WI in 2009. Bob was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Kenosha. Among his interests, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, music, Harley-Davidson motorcycles and spending time in Northern Wisconsin. Above all, Bob loved and treasured being in the surroundings of his entire family. Surviving are his loving wife of nearly 37 years, Denise; their children, Shawn Robert Creighton and Tara Marie Creighton; his first grandchild – who is due to be born in November 2010; sisters, Kathleen (Dr. Joseph) Manno, Susan Creighton and Mary Creighton; brother-in-law, Bradley (Nancy) Stewart; sister-in-law, Lisa Stewart; step-father-in-law, Roman Bilak, M.D.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by Denise's parents, Donald Stewart and Dorothy Bilak. A Memorial Service celebrating Bob's life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Visitation will be from 4:30-7:30 pm. In memory of Bob, memorials may be directed to his family.