Robert James Schrank, DDS

Robert James Schrank, DDS, 79, of Sturgeon Bay, was called home to Heaven on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

He was born September 24, 1945 in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Leonard Walter Schrank and Gertrude “Ges” Edna (Mintzlaff) Schrank. Bob graduated from Waupun High School in 1963 before enrolling at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, graduating with his undergrad in 1969. He was accepted into Dental School at Marquette in Milwaukee and graduated in 1973.

After a short partnership in Madison, Bob started his dental practice in Sturgeon Bay in 1974. On June 2, 1984 he married Nancy Jean Schmidt in Sturgeon Bay. Bob retired from Dentistry in 2008.

As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed working on woodland trails, being outdoors, hunting, and fishing. Bob was a member of the Fish Farm and Game Club, helping with the Youth Pheasant hunt and was a mentor for other hunting programs. He was a member of St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay. Most important in Bob’s life were his faith and church, and his family. He was an intelligent man with an engaging presence and possessed a great sense of humor, and a determined personality. Bob could fix anything or give every last effort trying to complete the project.

He will be missed by his wife of over 40 years, Nancy of Sturgeon Bay; three children, Stacy Anding of Eau Claire, Justin (Annette) Schrank of Greenville, and Melanie (Chad) Rohloff of Appleton; three grandchildren, Madison, Abigail, and Lincoln; siblings, Tom (Sandy) Schrank of Texas and Susie (Michael) Furtado of Rhode Island; siblings-in-law [and their children], Debbie Schrank of Neshkoro, Pat (Dewey Caton) Schmidt of Milwaukee, Mary (Tim) Green of Sturgeon Bay; mother of Bob’s children, Sue (Siebert) Resong; dear nieces and nephews; and other relatives.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Ges Schrank; Bob and Nancy’s son, David; son-in-law, Brad Anding; brother, Charles Schrank; brother-in-law, Dr. Robert Schmidt, MD; and other relatives.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay with Pastor Joel Sauer officiating. Interment will be in Blossomberg Cemetery in Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek.

Visitation for family and friends will be held after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Huehns Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay with a Devotion to be held at 6:45 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Everyone is invited to wear bright colors!

In lieu of flowers, memorials given in Bob’s honor for St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church and School (108 W. Maple Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235).

Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Bob may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.HuehnsFuneralHome.com.

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