Robert Tulgestke

Robert F. Tulgestke age 83 of Ocqueoc passed away peacefully while he was bringing in firewood with his tractor on October 18, 2021.

He was born February 13, 1938 in Moltke to Arthur and Freda (Dirian) Tulgestke.

Bob enjoyed his life as a farmer but following his retirement he found his true passion, crafting with barn wood, bottlecaps and things he found in the woods. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Diane; five children, Robert (Linda) Tulgestke of Ocqueoc, Debbie (Wes) Felax of Moltke, Duane (Heidi) Tulgestke of Moltke, Rebecca (Michael) Pacella of Moltke and Roy (Jenny) Tulgestke of Posen; 13 grandchildren, Scott (Jessica) Tulgestke, Rick Tulgestke, Jennifer (Dustin Makowski) Tulgestke, Eric (Dennie) Felax, Mitch (Shannon) Felax, Benjamin (Abbey) Tulgestke, Gregory (Alexandra) Tulgestke, Jena (Chase Grulke) Tulgestke, Krista (Rob Adams) Smolinski, Nicholas (Tiffany) Rose, Michael A. Pacella, Sydney Tulgestke and Trevor Tulgestke; 18 great grandchildren; one sister, Juanita (Ted) Kuhn; in-laws, Josephine Tulgestke, Jean Tulgestka, Wilma Tulgestka, Geraldine Tulgetske.

Bob was preceded in death by; siblings, Luther (Mary Lou) Tulgestke, Otto Tulgestke, Delores (Erhardt) Bruder, Rosalie (Gustav) Kortman, Erhardt Tulgestka, Arthur Tulgestka and Rich Tulgetske; and a granddaughter, Megan Marie Felax.

Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Thursday from 3 p.m. through time of his funeral at 5 p.m. with Pastor David Weirauch officiating.

Memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church or to a charity of your choice.