Robert E. Makowski

Joined his loving family on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at the age of 74. Proud father of Deborah (Steve) Hurdt, Robert (Donna), and Edward (Tammy). Loving grandpa of 10 and great-grandpa of 1. Dear brother of Joanne (Craig) Landre and brother-in-law of Diane Makowski and John Leonard. Cherished step-father of Yvonne Heaton, Cheryl (Thomas) Mueller, Gloria Finnegan and Dawn Menges. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (nee Schwarz); fianc and soul mate Betty J. Stahnke; brother, Donald Makowski and son Jay Allan. Also loved by other relatives and friends.Bob proudly served with the Milwaukee Police Department for 31 years. He spent a year enjoying retirement with his wife Shirley. After Shirley passed, Bob just couldn't stay retired. He moved to Cedarburg where he worked as "Bus Driver Bob" for Riteway Bus for 15 years. His "kids" took a great liking to Bus Driver Bob and he enjoyed every day with them. Bob enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He was a kind, giving, and loving man and will be greatly missed by every life he touched – big and small. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Friday, February 18, 4:00-6:45 PM. Funeral Service at 7:00 PM. Memorials appreciated to The American Cancer Society or The Kathy Hospice in West Bend."Until we Meet Again"