Robert M. Fox

Robert M. Fox, 84, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born in Fond du Lac County October 27, 1930, the son of Frank C. and Rose J. Byrnes Fox. On August 16, 1952 he married Mary Lou Streblow at the Presentation Rectory in North Fond du Lac. He owned and operated the family farm for over 75 years, which is now in its 3rd generation. He also drove truck for Harold Fox Trucking for over 18 years and was an insurance agent for Rosendale Mutual Insurance for 17 years. He served on the Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors for 28 years. He was a lifelong member of Presentation Parish in North Fond du Lac. Robert enjoyed farming, playing sheeps head, and spending time with his family.



He is survived by his wife of over 62 years, Mary Lou of Fond du Lac; four children, Jim (Deb) Fox, Julie (Blaine) Bartel, Thomas (Geriann) Fox, all of Fond du Lac, Karen (Jim) Hoff of North Fond du Lac; 10 grandchildren, Jeanna (Mark) Dante, Jenni (Paul) Badtke, Dan (Stephanie) Fox, Pamela (Luke) Tranel, Adam (Kelly) Bartel, Colleen (Shawn) Anhalt, Nicole Fox, Eric Hoff, Rachel Hoff, and Kayla Hoff; 10 great grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Robert (Joyce) Streblow of Fond du Lac. He was preceded in death by his parents; two granddaughters, baby girl Fox and Michelle Fox; one great granddaughter, Angel Dante; one brother, Harold (Mary Jane) Fox; one sister, Mary Jean (Wencel) Goron.



VISITATION: The visitation will be held Sunday, February 8, 2015 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home and again on Monday from 10:00 – 11:00 am at church. FUNERAL: The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, February 9, 2015 at 11:00 am at Presentation Church, North Fond du Lac with Rev. Dennis VanBeek officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of the Risen Christ Mausoleum.



A special thank you to the caregivers at Agnesian Hospice Home Care and Hospice Home of Hope for their care and compassion shown to Bob and his family.



Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com.