Robert Pearson

Wales- Robert B. "Bob" Pearson, age 75 of Wales, died Friday, August 3, 2007 at Linden Grove Health Care Center in Waukesha. He was born on December 20, 1931 in Waukesha, the son of Homer and LaVerne (nee: Austin). He graduated from Waukesha High School in 1950, then opened Pearson Builders in 1956, where he continued working until his retirement in 1997. Bob married Sandra Schmidt on July 10, 1965, and together they took a driving honeymoon to Panama. He was a charter member of the Waukesha Civil War Club, and enjoyed firing his cannon during Civil War reenactments. He also enjoyed collecting a variety of things, including old cars and airplanes, and was a charter member of the Waukesha Old Car Club. Bob had many hobbies such as flying remote control airplanes, racing boats in his youth, and traveling. His adventures even led him to Alaska, where he spent one whole summer with a friend, and then to Guatemala. Bob is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sandra; his sister, Joan Baumhover of Waukesha; brother-in-law, Richard (Pat) Schmidt of Waukesha; nieces: Carol (David) Schroeder of North Prairie, Ann (Will) Bowlin of Florida, Barbara Jones of Waukesha, and Laura Lau of Waukesha; nephews: Robert (Tina) Baumhover of Mukwonago, and David (Michele) Schmidt of Texas. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 from 4:00 PM until the 7:00 PM funeral service at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha. Memorials may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Ave, Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494. For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com for directions or to leave an on-line tribute.