Full Obituary

ROBERT E. "BOB" ROGSTAD, age 79, of Greenwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2015 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. A visitation will be held at Cuddie Funeral Home, in Greenwood, on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 11am to 1pm. There will be no service held. A celebration of his life will be held at the Greenwood Legion, until 3pm, following the visitation.
Robert Edward Rogstad was born on December 4, 1935 to Peter and Bertha (Hansen) Rogstad in Rice Lake, WI. He was raised in Rice Lake and moved to Milwaukee with his family, where he finished his education, graduating from high school in 1953. Robert was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served until his honorable discharge in 1962. He met his wife, Jackie, of 47 years in Milwaukee. They were married on September 2, 1961 in Greenwood. They lived in Milwaukee and Wisconsin Rapids before moving to Greenwood in 1968. They farmed in Greenwood until 1988. After farming, Robert started Bullish Wear, a company focused on custom screen printing. He enjoyed working with his customers as well as giving tours to grade school children. Robert sold Bullish Wear and retired in 2006.
He was very active in the community, serving on the school board, county board, and was also a member of the Lion's Club.
He is survived by his five children: Roxanne Jester of Amherst, WI, and her children, Jerod and Kassidy; Rick (Carla) Rogstad of Eleva, WI, and their children, Kristen and Jamie; Randy Rogstad of Willard, WI; Susan (Eric) Bauer of New Richmond, WI, and their children, Loni, Lorin, and Lane; Rodney (Dana) Rogstad of Hudson, WI; two sisters: Bev (Jack) Barr of Stevens Point, WI, Phyllis Schreiber of Greenfield, WI; two nieces, one nephew, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie, in 2009; his parents; two brothers-in-law: Victor Irvine and Ed Schreiber; and one sister-in-law: Marion Irvine.
Dad will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, his quick wit and sense of humor. We love you Dad and you will be dearly missed!