Obit: Dorava, Robert L. (1939 - 2012)
Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Dorava, Heier, Heise, Larson, Redwine, Voelker
----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 4/23/2012
Dorava, Robert L. (24 JUL 1939 - 18 APR 2012)
Robert L. Dorava, 72, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at
Kennedy Park Medical & Rehabilitation Center in Schofield under the care of
Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.
He was born July 24, 1939 in Perkinstown, WI to the late Fred & Julia (Redwine)
Dorava. Bob married Sue Heise on September 3, 1966 in Merrill. She survives.
Bob graduated from Gilman High School, class of '57. He joined the U.S. Navy
after graduation and served as a Machinist Mate from 1957-1961. Bob then
attended North Central Technical College where he was enrolled in the Police
Science program. He served as a police officer for over 20 years in Medford and
Merrill as well as Marathon County until his retirement. In his spare time, Bob
enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. He was an outstanding marksman.
Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Sue Dorava, Merrill; daughter:
Lori (Roger) Voelker and their children: Olivia & Emma Sue of Milwaukee, WI;
son: David (Javier) Dorava, Minneapolis, MN; brothers & sisters: Elmer (Bette
Mae) Dorava, James (Marge) Dorava, Deloris Larson, Clarice Heier, Fred (Betty)
Dorava and Nancy Dorava. 13 nieces and nephews, and mother-in-law: Delores Heise.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Gilbert Heise, and
brothers-in-law, George Larson and Dick Heier.
Burial will follow at Merrill Memorial Park.
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