Robert “Ben” C. Foegen

Robert C. Foegen “Ben” of Waukesha passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the age of 94. He was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin on January 11, 1932, the son of Henry and Susan (Heindel) Foegen. On November 18, 1961 he married his beloved wife, Suzanne “Sue” (Halverson) Foegen. Ben had a successful career as a pharmacist for 32 years, primarily working in pharmaceutical sales for Parke-Davis (now Pfizer). He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church for more than 50 years where he was a lector, eucharistic minister, and played guitar, bass and the mandolin with the Spirit Singers. Ben had a passion for music and woodworking and used his creativity to make fun and useful toys and inventions for the home and his grandchildren. He loved good food, sweets, and the perfect brandy old fashioned. He adored his grandchildren and will be forever remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife of almost 65 years Sue and their children, Stephen (Mary) Foegen and Theresa (Ryan) Bergh; and his grandchildren, Jackson and Calvin Foegen and Jessica Bergh. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph (Mary) Foegen.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 9:30am until the 11:00 a.m. funeral Mass at Corpus Christi Parish-St. Mary Church, 225 S. Hartwell Ave. Waukesha, WI 53186. A reception will follow. Private interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ben’s name are appreciated to the charity of the donor’s choice.