William R. Robertson

William “Bill” R. Robertson, 98, of Greenfield, Wisconsin and formerly of LaPorte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015. William was born on October 29, 1916 to Edward and Anna (Rachor) Robertson in LaPorte, Indiana and lived here most of his life.  He moved to Greenfield, Wisconsin in 2009 to live near his daughter and her family.  William retired in 1975 from Allis-Chalmers as an Administrative Assistant.  From the ages of 69 to 90, William worked for the LaPorte County Historical Museum in several capacities, including three years as curator.  He was awarded the Historian of the Year Award by the LaPorte County Historical Society in 2000.

On November 28, 1936 in LaPorte, Indiana he married Gladys Bartelt Cook whom preceded him in death on November 15, 1989.

William is survived by one daughter,  Ellen (Michael) Malloy, Milwaukee, WI; one son Robert Robertson, Houston, TX, four grandchildren, Kevin (Dawn) Robertson, Topeka, KS, Christine Baatrup, Peabody, KS, Shannon Taylor, Mustang, Ok, James William (Christine) Malloy, Shorewood, WI, nine great-grandchildren, Kevin, Patience, Zachary, Shannon, Paul, Johnathan, Christopher, Megan, Molly, and one on the way, several nieces, nephews, and cousins,  and long-time best friend Sam Roberts, Warren, IN.

William was preceded in death by his Parents, wife, three sisters, Sister M. Kevin Robertson, OSF, Lucia Magnuson, and Kathryn Sandy, two brothers, Lawrence and Charles Robertson,  and great-grandson, Peter Robertson.

Bill will be missed and remembered for his many wonderful qualities, especially his kindness and contagious smile.  He was a well-loved man.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at St. Peter Catholic Church, where family and friends may visit one hour prior to the Mass at St. Peter Church.  Burial will follow the Mass at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana.

Memorial Contributions may be made to LaPorte County Historical Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., STE 1, LaPorte, IN. 46350.

To send condolences online, please visit Essling Funeral Home.com.

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