Mr. Robert Krekling, 78, died at WFH – All Saints on Sunday, March 21, 2010.

He was born in Stoughton, WI on September 7, 1931 to the late Harry and Mildred (nee: Bassinger) Krekling.

Mr. Krekling served his nation with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. After the war he worked for Webster Electric and Danfoss Electric for over 35 years, retiring in 1994. While at Webster, he served as a union representative. He also enjoyed bartending for numerous places over the years.

Mr. Krekling enjoyed bowling, watching the Packers, Cubs, and Brewers, sports trivia, conquering jig saw puzzles, socializing at Wilson's Coffee Shop and traveling up north once a year for the "guys" weekend.

He is survived by his sons, David and Ronald Krekling; grandchildren; great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, John (Shirley) Krekling, Wayne (Sue) Krekling, Mary Boudreau, Kathy (Dave) Karlsen and Polly (Wes) Bose; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and dear friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Krekling was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Krekling and brother-in-law, Richard Boudreau.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Home on Wednesday evening from 5-8 p.m. A private service will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove. In lieu of flowers, his family has suggested memorials to the American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or H.A.L.O.

Mr. Krekling's family extends a heartfelt thank you to Doctors Shaikh and Pagano, the cardiac unit at All Saints and the entire staff at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare for the excellent care he received during his illness.