Robert J. Tappendorf

Robert J. Tappendorf, 86, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born October 16, 1927 in Milwaukee, the son of Charles and Clair Scislowski Tappendorf. On July 31, 1976 he married Audrey J. Prust at Immanuel Trinity Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac. He worked at Ripon Knitting Works in Waupun, WI for many years and also owned and operated with his wife, Audrey the T and H and The Brass Lantern in Fond du Lac, retiring in 1986. Robert is a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Fond du Lac Eagles Aerie #270. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping.



He is survived by his wife, Audrey; eight children, Karyn Rowley, Gary Tappendorf, Greg Tappendorf, Susan Hull, Scott Tapendorf, James Howard, Tammy Howard, and Lisa Phillips; 25 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; one sister, Lois Krystofiak; one brother, Kenny Tappendorf; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Carl Tappendorf; one great grandchild.



The visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 am on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 855 Martin Avenue, Fond du Lac. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Rev. Matt Rice officiating. Cremation has taken place.



The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Hospice Home of Hope for the care given to Robert and to Pastor Naumann for his visits and support.



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