Obit: Hmircik, Robert L. (1922 - 2017)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Burns, Dellmann, Didier, Ernisse, Francois, Frank, Fritche, Glorioso, Haga, Hamilton, Herron, Hmircik, Nicholas, O’Hara, Peterson, Wasielewski

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 5/15/2017

Hmircik, Robert L. “Bob”, (4 NOV 1922 - 12 MAY 2017)

Robert L. Hmircik, “Bob”, age 94, passed away on May 12, 2017. Bob and his wife Janice were residents of the area from 2005 – 2013.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Sat., May 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church (1375 Covered Bridge Road, Cedarburg, WI 53012).

Military honors and luncheon to follow. Visitation held at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM.

Interment at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Cemetery on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 2:30 PM.

Please see www.eernissefuneralhome.com  for full obituary.

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----Source: Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service (Port Washington, WI) 5/14/2017

Mr. Robert L. Hmircik “Bob”, age 94, passed away on May 12, 2017. He was born on November 4, 1922 in Hartford, Wisconsin to Ludwig and Anna (Fritche) Hmircik.

Bob was a member of the 150th Army Band and his love of music continued to carry over throughout his life. Later Bob was the proud leader of his band called, Bob Stevens And His Orchestra. He traveled with the band throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest, playing in Michigan and Illinois to name a few. Bobs’ Orchestra played at the Milwaukee Home shows, American Motor Show (at the Milwaukee County Stadium), March of Dimes program on WTMJ, and more. He was an accomplished musician and band leader, who played the clarinet, saxophone, organ and piano. Bob owned a record company, ERRO, and worked with many people and fellow musicians. Some of the people he played for included Jack Benny and Ingrid Bergman, during his time with the 150th Army Band overseas. Patti Page and Paul Anka were also singers Bob Stevens and His Orchestra played for.

Bob was involved in organ/piano sales for many years at different companies, later owning his own church organ sales business. One of Bob and Janice’s very favorite memories was the trip they took to Italy to visit the Galanti family and the Ahlborn-Galanti Organ Company. Bob was a very proud WWII veteran and was a member of the Cedarburg American Legion Post. He was also able to participate in the Honor Flight and absolutely loved it!

Bob and his wife Janice started their married life in Milwaukee, with moves to Wauwatosa, Menomonee Falls, moving then to Cedarburg in 1964 and remained living there until 1990. Bob had a love of healthy living, which included running daily. They lived in 2 more places before they later moved to Medford, Wisconsin in 2005, where they had property and fulfilled a dream of theirs building a lake home when they were in their early 80’s. They resided there until 2013, relocating to Grafton, WI, at The Providence Place. Bob lived a wonderful life filled with music and laughter and the love of family and friends. He will be dearly missed.

Bob is survived by his wife Janice (nee Frank) Hmircik, children: Jerilyn (James) Wasielewski, Kathleen (Glenn) Dellmann, Nancy (John Glorioso) Francois, Patricia (John) O’Hara, Barry (Janet Didier) Hmircik, Kristine ( Garry Nicholas) Hmircik, Brian (Heidi Ernisse) Hmircik, grandchildren: Cynthia (Patrick) Haga, Nicholas (Emily) Hamilton, Gregory (Desi) Dellmann, Daniel Dellmann, Melissa Dellmann, Jeffrey Dellmann, Michelle (Jeff) Francois, Brett Francois, Marcus (Sara) Francois, Jordan (Jenny) Francois, Haley Herron, Frank Hmircik, Renee Hmircik, Stephen Nicholas, Aaron Nicholas, Elizabeth Hmircik, Taylor Hmircik, 11 great grandchildren and brother Father Donald Hmircik. Bob is survived by many other relatives and friends.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Lyle (LaVerne) Frank, son-in-law Michael Francois, granddaughter- in-law Junko Dellmann, Uncle Anton (Lorraine) Fritche and Aunt Barbara (Rueben) Peterson.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church (1375 Covered Bridge Road Cedarburg, WI 53012). Father Patrick Burns will preside. Military honors and luncheon to follow. The family will receive visitors at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the Service at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Cemetery on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 2:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, Bob’s family wishes memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation www.alz.org  or a charity of your choice.

A very special thank you to all those who assisted in Bob’s care, while he lived at The Providence Place, Lincoln Village, and Newcastle.

The Eernisse Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.