Robert F. “Bob” Woehr, Sr., 82
Robert F. “Bob” Woehr, Sr., age 82, of Stevens Point, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Ascension St. Michael’s Hospital.
He was born on November 29, 1939, in Port Chester, NY, a son of the late Frank and Marie (O’Keefe) Woehr. Bob attended Harrison High School and upon graduation, enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served for 30 years, retiring as a sergeant major. After one year in the military, he met and married the former Hilde Mueller on April 30, 1959, in Germany.
During Bob’s three decades in the army, he was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds he received during one of his two tours in Vietnam, a Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal (10 Awards), Armed Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Combat Infantry Badge and Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class among other distinctions.
After his service to his country, Bob worked as a corrections officer for the Portage County Sheriff’s Office for over 10 years, then continued to serve his community as a Portage County Board Supervisor, member of the Clark Street Bridge Committee, Board member, and construction manager for Habitat for Humanity, Stevens Point Board of Review member, Historic Preservation Design Review Commission, and led the construction of the Portage County Healthcare Center Greenhouse.
Bob was a lifetime member of the DAV, VFW, and Military Order of the Purple Heart. Robert is survived by; his daughter, Barbara Evans, and son, William Woehr both of Stevens Point; grandsons, Michael and Joshua Evans; two great-grandsons, David and Conrad; one sister; and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by; his parents; his wife, Hilde in 2013; son Robert, Jr. in 2021; and brother. Private family services and burial will be held at Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Robert’s name are encouraged to do so to the Central Wisconsin Habitat for Humanity,1224 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481 – https://www.centralwisconsinhabitat.org/donations
“The soldier stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass; He hoped his shoes were shining bright, just as brightly as his brass. “Step forward now, soldier, how shall I deal with you? Have you turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?” The soldier squared his shoulders and said, “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t; Because those of us who carry guns, can’t always be a saint. I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough; I’ve had to break your rules my Lord, Because the world is awfully tough. But, I never took a thing That wasn’t mine to keep; Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear; And sometimes … God forgive me, I’ve wept unmanly tears. I know I don’t deserve a place Among the people here; They never wanted me around, except to calm their fears. If you’ve a place for me here, Lord, it needn’t be so grand; I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t, I’ll understand.” There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints often trod; As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. “Step forward now, soldier, you’ve borne your burdens well; Come walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in HELL!” ~ Author: Sgt.Joshua Helterbran
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