Robert "Bob" L. Fink

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:23) Robert “Bob” Lee Fink, was welcomed into eternal glory on the afternoon of March 30, 2023. He was surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren when his Heavenly Father called him home. His life was celebrated in the final moments with his favorite things—his family, cheese and crackers, polka music, and a Busch Light toast. Bob was born to Alvin and Rose Fink on June 11, 1930 in Fond du Lac, WI. He was the younger brother to David of Fond du Lac and older brother to Mary Jane of Atlanta, GA. Bob graduated from Goodrich High School in 1948. Following his graduation, Bob became a member of the National Guard and joined his father in the operation of Fink’s Garage, where he served as a mechanic. In 1959, Bob married Yvonne Urban. Together, they raised four children: Debra (Neil) Landvatter of Watertown, WI, Pam Kerr of Burlington, WI, Alan (Sally) Fink of Waupun, WI, and Lee (Colleen) Fink of Eden, WI. Bob closed the doors to Fink’s Garage in 1976 and began his career with Mercury Marine, where he worked in the High-Performance Division. He served the company until his retirement in 1994. Bob spent his retirement traveling with his wife, both nationally and internationally. He also loved spending time with his eight grandchildren, who included: Josh (Krysta) Kerr, Nathanial (Kelsey) Kerr, Sam Kerr, Caroline Kerr, Megan (Sam) Neisius, Ben (Hannah) Landvatter, Cassie Fink, and Emily Fink. He took pride in his seven great-grandchildren: Scarlett and Tucker Kerr, Peyton and Hayden Kerr, Eli and Olivia Neisius, and Ava Landvatter. The summer family vacation to the northwoods, lovingly dubbed “Finkfest”, was a favorite tradition for Bob, who could be found relaxing with a brandy old fashioned around the campfire. When he was not busy perfecting his craft as a mechanic and tinkering with engines (there wasn’t an engine he couldn’t fix), he enjoyed participating in golf and bowling leagues, where he found success as City League Bowling Champion, or cheering for the Wisconsin sports’ team in season. A faithful member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Bob volunteered on the school board and was active in his church community. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Rose, in-laws Walter &Freida Urban, sisters-in-law Pat Fink, Janet Urban, Marjean Urban, Hedi Urban. Brothers-in-law Reginald Urban, Steven Urban, Quinten Urban, Gordon Curtis, Gordon Jenkin and Neil Johnson. He is survived by his wife Yvonne (Urban) of 63 years, his children, his brother David Fink (Fond du Lac), sister Mary Jane Johnson (Atlanta GA), and sister-in-laws Anita Curtis and Audrey Urban. VISITATION: The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, and again from 9:00 – 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 1600 South Main Street, Fond du Lac. SERVICE: Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, with Rev. Luke Boehringer officiating. Burial to follow at Rienzi Cemetery. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Woodlands Assisted Living and St. Agnes Hospital, with special recognition to Nurse Hannah. Memorials in remembrance of Bob can be given to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Winnebago Lutheran Academy, or the Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation, which will benefit Bob’s great grandson, Eli Neisius, who is impacted by the connective tissue disorder.

Robert "Bob" L. Fink

June 11, 1930 - March 30, 2023