WAKEFIELD, Mich. – On Sept. 21, 2020, Robert Skulan (Hardware Bob) went to be with the Lord after a 17-month battle with Glioblastoma (Brain Cancer). Bob was born Aug. 6, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He retired to Wakefield in 2006 after closing R.S. Construction in Wausau, Wisconsin. He served as boatswain's mate in the U.S. Navy between 1964-1968 on the ship USS Lowry. Bob worked for Bucyrus Erie in Milwaukee, was the owner of Bayfield Hardware in Bayfield, Wisconsin for more than 18 years and then later owned and ran RS Construction as a project manager in Wausau. In retirement, he enjoyed remodeling, gardening and cooking for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ludwig and Delores Skulan. He is survived by his wife, Heather; brother, Donald; sister Roseann Beaudoin; and his daughters, Cassandra Kebbekus, Michele Appleyard, Renee Skulan, Rebecca Skulan, and stepdaughter, Laura Fair. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Max, Morgan, Brandon, Jacqueline, Taylor, Madison and Alex; and two great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Brooke. Bob will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and other family.

A memorial service will be held at Gleason Mennonite Church, Gleason, Wisconsin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, followed by military honors at Gleason Cemetery and then a fellowship at the Gleason Mennonite Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob's name to Bay Cliff Health Camp, P.O. Box 310, Big Bay, MI 49808 ( baycliff@baycliff.org or 906-345-9314).

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield. Condolences may be expressed online at lakesidememorialchapel.com.