Robert “Bob” Dean England, 80, went to his heavenly home to join his brother, parents and friends on Monday, March 9, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Bob was born Dec. 31, 1945, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of Edgar and Phoebe (Jackson) England. He was united in marriage to Mary Lou (Mitchell) Kleinschmidt on Jan. 16, 1988. He was employed at West Bend Company, Northern Aluminum Foundry and Miles Kimball Company until his time of retirement.
Bob was an Army veteran serving in Vietnam with the 9th Infantry Division. He had the privilege of taking the Old Glory Honor Flight on July 28, 2017.
Bob enjoyed watching the Packers, Brewers and Badgers. He also enjoyed camping, motorcycling on his Goldwing and playing a good game of sheepshead. He found immense joy in spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-granddaughter.
He was a longtime member of the men’s Ducks Unlimited and enjoyed attending DU events. Bob was also the state director for the Goldwing Road Riders Association and Boy Scout leader for Troop 703. Bob was a proud member of Friedens Lutheran Church of Bonduel, where his faith and fellowship were an important part of his life.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou; children, Rob (Karen) England, Laura (Lisa) England, Sheri (Keith) Raddant, Pam (Cory) Rupert, Amy (Jim) Kleinschmidt and Tommy (Heidi) Kleinschmidt; daughter-in-law, Pam Kleinschmidt; grandchildren, Stephanie England, Brent England, Brekken Kleinschmidt, Niki (Sean) Shively, Will Hoefs, Jake Rupert, Jena Rupert, Brandi (Riley) Acra, Josh Fisken, Caden Kleinschmidt, Colson Kleinschmidt, Konnor Raddant, Keenan Raddant and Carly Raddant; great-granddaughter, Delaney Shively; two great-grandsons due in August 2026; nephew, Steve (Sue) England; niece, Judy (Ed) Joseph; great-niece and great-nephew, Ashley (Adam) Black and Matt (Jenny) Joseph; great-great-nieces, Mia and Naomi; sisters-in-law, Joan (Terry) Collien, Shirley (Fred) Willis, Teri Mitchell and June Coe; brother-in-law, Richard Mitchell; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Don England; son, Kevin Kleinschmidt; son-in-law, Todd Rupert; brothers-in-law, Ronald and Tom Mitchell; and sister-in-law, Lorraine Mitchell.
The visitation will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will occur in Ledgeview Memorial Park Cemetery after the service.
Special thanks to the ICU and ninth floor nurses and doctors at St. Vincent along with Unity Hospice for the great care they gave Bob.
Rest in peace, Bob. You are very much loved and will be missed.
Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 N. Park Ave., Fond du Lac.
Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com.
