Robert J Shorey

Robert “Bob” J. Shorey, 81, of Hatley, passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2023.  He was born on June 19, 1941, in Schofield, the son of the late Robert H. and Evelyn E. Shorey.  

Bob graduated from DC Everest High School in 1959 and served in the National Guard.   He worked for Drott Manufacturing/JI Case until his retirement in 1992.

Bob grew up on Shorey Avenue and worked the family farm.   In the early 70’s he bought 40 acres of land from his parents and had his own “hobby” farm with numerous animals.  Bob played as hard as he worked.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, bowling and a good card game of Sheepshead.   After his retirement he joined the Moose Lodge and worked at Sampson Creek Ranch, bailing hay, fixing fence, tending the animals, etc.   Farming was in his blood.

In 1993, he married Kathleen (Burclaff) Milbeck.   They built their dream home in Bowler on Kolpack Lake and spent many wonderful years there before moving to Hatley in 2019.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen, his children, Suzanne (George) Davis, Robert (Sandie) Shorey, Roxanne (Chad) Brecke, Rebecca (Gary) Hinkens; his stepson, Russ (Holly) Milbeck and stepdaughter, Pamela (Kevin) Kijek and son-in-law, Chris Engel.

Grandchildren; Jordan (Keaton) Penny, Trevor Davis, Christopher Grinstead, Megan and Morganne Shorey, Cole, Luke and Mason Bielen, Garrison, Carleigh and Reid Hinkens, Aliena, Kole, Jack and Grace Brecke; Sydney, Kristin and Nate Engel, Breanna and Steven Milbeck and 2 great grandchildren, Jace and Reece Penny.

Sisters, Darlene Laabs, Karen (Leroy) Stelzer, Brothers-in- law, Ronald (Barb) Burclaff, Mark (Phyllis) Burclaff, Sisters-in-law, Cynthia (John) Parker, Eunice (Jim) Lascola, Sue (Paul) Glodowski, Michelle (Ken) Schneider; his former wife, Lynette (Schickert) Jacobson and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Bob is preceded in death by a sister, JoAnn, and his stepdaughter, Jennifer Engel.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 from 4-7pm at Brainard Funeral Home and Cremation Center located at 5712 Memorial Ct Weston, WI 54476. On Wednesday, April 5th visitation will be held beginning at 10:00 am at St. Florian’s Catholic Church located at 500 Church Lane Hatley WI 54440, with funeral mass beginning at 11:00am. Military honors will be performed following the funeral mass. Entombment will take place at a later date.

The family wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to Compassus Home Health and Compassus Hospice for the wonderful care and compassion that was provided to Robert throughout his journey to be called home to our Lord.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Robert’s family that will be designated at a later date.

Brainard Funeral Homes-Everest Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements