Robert "Bob" Uren

Robert J. Uren, 76, of Quinnesec, died Thurs. Aug. 19, 2010, due to complications of Type B Lymphoma at the Mayo Clinic, Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was born on May 10, 1934 in Iron Mountain, the son of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Peterson) Uren. Bob graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1952. He served a Tool and Die apprenticeship with Cutler Hammer Co. in Milwaukee WI. Certified Mercury Marine OMC Technician He married Betty Perron on February 25, 1954 at Trinity United Methodist Church in iron Mountain. Bob was a maintenance supervisor for the Hanna Mining Co. at the Groveland Mine, where he worked for twenty-eight years. In 1974 Hanna sent him to Labrador, Newfoundland for 6 months as a maintenance consultant. After the mine closed and early retirement, Bob moved on and recieved his CDL license where he worked for eleven years at The Great American Disposal Co. as a mechanic and truck driver. He was a licensed ham radio operator. He was a student pilot and attended the E.A.A. Convention in Oshkosh each year. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening. He had the ability to fix anything and had restored many vehicles. He built three homes by himself, and helped his son, Bob, renovate his home. Bob was a very devoted family man and enjoyed being with his family. He is survived by his wife Betty, four children Linda (Doug) Atkinson of Green Bay, Scott Uren of Green Bay, Bob (Anna) Uren of Iron Mountain, and Paula (Mike Hilbert) Stanek of Green Bay, three sisters Mary Lou (Frank) Warmuth of Kingsford, Betty (Larry) Olson of Menasha, and Susan (Gerald) Knutson of Kingsford, five grandchildren Simone Uren, Joe Uren, Jason Porath, Chris (Jess) Atkinson, and Austin Stanek, one great grandson Parker Rossato, a great granddaughter that will be welcomed into the family in December, two step grandchildren Corey (Ashley) Christian and Sandra Christian, and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by two brothers Tom and Jerry Uren. Visitation will be Tues. from 4-7pm at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tues. at 7pm at the funeral home. Rev. Jim Danielson will officiate. The family would like to thank Northwoods Airlifeline coordinator Bruce Rutter, pilot Steve Phillips and DCMH respitory therapist Ron Anderson for all of their help, and special friends Jerry and Bonnie Buelteman. Condolences to the family of Robert J. Uren may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Robert "Bob" Uren

May 10, 1934 - August 19, 2010