Born Sept. 18, 1942 in Chicago, IL. Died Sept. 20, 2016 in Mequon, WI. Age 74. Resident of Bayside for 27 years. Beloved husband of Suzan Hester for 46 years. Survived by sister Peg Byrne of Portland, OR; brother Dan (Anita) Byrne of Burbank, IL; nephew Matthew (Liz) Byrne of Wheaton, IL; niece Jessica (Matthew) Butts of Downers Grove, IL; nephew Ken (Jen) Byrne of Lockport, IL; nephew John (Elizabeth) Durdleburg of Portland, OR; other relatives and friends.
Robert graduated from Brother Rice High School in Chicago in 1960 and Northern Illinois University in 1964. His career was in the steel distribution industry until 2007. He was Vice President and General Manager of Chicago Tube & Iron, Milwaukee, and was employed with them for 43 years.
Memorial Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 7001 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI on Saturday, October 1, at 10:30 AM. Memorial Service at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, 3726 North Booth Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212.