CAMBRIDGE - Robert Packard, age 72, of Cambridge, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at his home under the loving care of his family; the spiritual guidance of Pastor Kevin McKenney; Dimitre Dimitrov (caregiver); and the fabulous care of the Rainbow Hospice staff.
Robert was born in Oconomowoc, Wis., on Oct. 13, 1930, the son of Charles Packard and Margarette (Ewell) Packard. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1948. He attended Beloit College after high school and decided to work for his father in the painting business, Charles Packard and Son Painting.
He worked for his father until the late 1980s and bought the business from his father, changing the name of the business from Charles Packard and Son Painting to Packard Painting. He served in the U.S. Army from March 5, 1951 until Feb. 16, 1953.
He was then transferred to the Army Reserve from Feb. 17, 1953 to Feb. 1, 1957. He received the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal, and Army Occupational Medal (Japan). He completed his boot camp at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md., and his most significant assignment was Company A 27th Ordnance Battalion, APO 201, 1st Calvary Division in Korea during the Korean War.
On April 27, 1957, Robert married Gerry Jean Palmer at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Ferguson, Mo. They met on a blind date through mutual friends, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Byrd. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2002. Robert was a charter member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cambridge.
He enjoyed bowling, gardening, woodworking, watching high school sports, and the Packers. He loved the Cambridge community and was highly active in various organizations. He became a member of the Cambridge Foundation in 1948, and later served on the board of directors.
In 1978, he became a volunteer EMT on the Cambridge EMS. He held various positions during his tenure. He retired in 1992, after 14 years of service and 558 rescue calls.
Surviving are his children, Judy Lynn Packard, Reston, Va., Janet (Barry) Benson, Cambridge, and Richard (Judy Ann) Packard, Cambridge; four grandchildren, Alyssa Benson, Palm Harbor, Fla., Christopher Benson, Menomonie, Wis., Sarah Packard, Sun Prairie, and C.J. Packard Cambridge; a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Ann (James) Richards, Mounds Ill.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at 11 a.m. at FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cambridge. The Rev. Kevin McKenney will officiate. Burial will be in Lake Ripley Cemetery, town of Oakland.
Robert was born in Oconomowoc, Wis., on Oct. 13, 1930, the son of Charles Packard and Margarette (Ewell) Packard. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1948. He attended Beloit College after high school and decided to work for his father in the painting business, Charles Packard and Son Painting.
He worked for his father until the late 1980s and bought the business from his father, changing the name of the business from Charles Packard and Son Painting to Packard Painting. He served in the U.S. Army from March 5, 1951 until Feb. 16, 1953.
He was then transferred to the Army Reserve from Feb. 17, 1953 to Feb. 1, 1957. He received the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal, and Army Occupational Medal (Japan). He completed his boot camp at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md., and his most significant assignment was Company A 27th Ordnance Battalion, APO 201, 1st Calvary Division in Korea during the Korean War.
On April 27, 1957, Robert married Gerry Jean Palmer at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Ferguson, Mo. They met on a blind date through mutual friends, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Byrd. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2002. Robert was a charter member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cambridge.
He enjoyed bowling, gardening, woodworking, watching high school sports, and the Packers. He loved the Cambridge community and was highly active in various organizations. He became a member of the Cambridge Foundation in 1948, and later served on the board of directors.
In 1978, he became a volunteer EMT on the Cambridge EMS. He held various positions during his tenure. He retired in 1992, after 14 years of service and 558 rescue calls.
Surviving are his children, Judy Lynn Packard, Reston, Va., Janet (Barry) Benson, Cambridge, and Richard (Judy Ann) Packard, Cambridge; four grandchildren, Alyssa Benson, Palm Harbor, Fla., Christopher Benson, Menomonie, Wis., Sarah Packard, Sun Prairie, and C.J. Packard Cambridge; a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Ann (James) Richards, Mounds Ill.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at 11 a.m. at FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cambridge. The Rev. Kevin McKenney will officiate. Burial will be in Lake Ripley Cemetery, town of Oakland.
CAMBRIDGE - Robert Packard, age 72, of Cambridge, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at his home under the loving care of his family; the spiritual guidance of Pastor Kevin McKenney; Dimitre Dimitrov (caregiver); and the fabulous care of the Rainbow Hospice staff.
Robert was born in Oconomowoc, Wis., on Oct. 13, 1930, the son of Charles Packard and Margarette (Ewell) Packard. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1948. He attended Beloit College after high school and decided to work for his father in the painting business, Charles Packard and Son Painting.
He worked for his father until the late 1980s and bought the business from his father, changing the name of the business from Charles Packard and Son Painting to Packard Painting. He served in the U.S. Army from March 5, 1951 until Feb. 16, 1953.
He was then transferred to the Army Reserve from Feb. 17, 1953 to Feb. 1, 1957. He received the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal, and Army Occupational Medal (Japan). He completed his boot camp at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md., and his most significant assignment was Company A 27th Ordnance Battalion, APO 201, 1st Calvary Division in Korea during the Korean War.
On April 27, 1957, Robert married Gerry Jean Palmer at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Ferguson, Mo. They met on a blind date through mutual friends, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Byrd. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2002. Robert was a charter member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cambridge.
He enjoyed bowling, gardening, woodworking, watching high school sports, and the Packers. He loved the Cambridge community and was highly active in various organizations. He became a member of the Cambridge Foundation in 1948, and later served on the board of directors.
In 1978, he became a volunteer EMT on the Cambridge EMS. He held various positions during his tenure. He retired in 1992, after 14 years of service and 558 rescue calls.
Surviving are his children, Judy Lynn Packard, Reston, Va., Janet (Barry) Benson, Cambridge, and Richard (Judy Ann) Packard, Cambridge; four grandchildren, Alyssa Benson, Palm Harbor, Fla., Christopher Benson, Menomonie, Wis., Sarah Packard, Sun Prairie, and C.J. Packard Cambridge; a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Ann (James) Richards, Mounds Ill.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at 11 a.m. at FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cambridge. The Rev. Kevin McKenney will officiate. Burial will be in Lake Ripley Cemetery, town of Oakland.
Robert was born in Oconomowoc, Wis., on Oct. 13, 1930, the son of Charles Packard and Margarette (Ewell) Packard. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1948. He attended Beloit College after high school and decided to work for his father in the painting business, Charles Packard and Son Painting.
He worked for his father until the late 1980s and bought the business from his father, changing the name of the business from Charles Packard and Son Painting to Packard Painting. He served in the U.S. Army from March 5, 1951 until Feb. 16, 1953.
He was then transferred to the Army Reserve from Feb. 17, 1953 to Feb. 1, 1957. He received the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal, and Army Occupational Medal (Japan). He completed his boot camp at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md., and his most significant assignment was Company A 27th Ordnance Battalion, APO 201, 1st Calvary Division in Korea during the Korean War.
On April 27, 1957, Robert married Gerry Jean Palmer at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Ferguson, Mo. They met on a blind date through mutual friends, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Byrd. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2002. Robert was a charter member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cambridge.
He enjoyed bowling, gardening, woodworking, watching high school sports, and the Packers. He loved the Cambridge community and was highly active in various organizations. He became a member of the Cambridge Foundation in 1948, and later served on the board of directors.
In 1978, he became a volunteer EMT on the Cambridge EMS. He held various positions during his tenure. He retired in 1992, after 14 years of service and 558 rescue calls.
Surviving are his children, Judy Lynn Packard, Reston, Va., Janet (Barry) Benson, Cambridge, and Richard (Judy Ann) Packard, Cambridge; four grandchildren, Alyssa Benson, Palm Harbor, Fla., Christopher Benson, Menomonie, Wis., Sarah Packard, Sun Prairie, and C.J. Packard Cambridge; a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Ann (James) Richards, Mounds Ill.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at 11 a.m. at FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cambridge. The Rev. Kevin McKenney will officiate. Burial will be in Lake Ripley Cemetery, town of Oakland.
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