Robert Alan Est

Sun Prairie-Robert A. Est, age 65, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. Bob was born on December 23, 1945 in St. Louis, MO the son of Lloyd and Dorothy (Martin) Est. He grew up in St. Louis and moved to Sun Prairie in 1976. On June 21, 1997 he was united in marriage with Karen Barnes Stinson. Bob worked for 40 years in the recycling industry with his last 15 years employed with Loeb-Lorman Metals, Inc. as their marketing manager, retiring in 2009. Bob was a member of the Institute of Scrap & Recycling Industry-WI Chapter. He enjoyed golfing, camping, reading, traveling in his RV, collecting beer steins, but his family brought him his greatest joy. Bob is survived by his wife Karen of Sun Prairie, his children Michael (Jenny) Est of Sun Prairie, Mark Est of Montello, Matthew (Leah) Est of Pardeeville, Don (Kathy) Stinson of Sun Prairie, John (Amy) Stinson of Spokane, WA and Pam (Jason) Humphrey of Sun Prairie; grandchildren Zach, Austin, Jensen, Lucas, Cody, Connor, Colin, Kieran, Logan, Haley, Sydney, Alexis and Lauren; nephews Brian (Cyndi) Est of Lake St. Louis, MO and Andy (Cheri) Est of Virginia, MO; mother-in-law Virginia Barnes of Berlin; sister-in-law Wanda Est of O'Fallon, MO; 3 great-nieces and 1 great-nephew; special Barnes cousins; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ed. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 300 Broadway Dr, Sun Prairie with Pastor Charlie Brandt officiating. The family will greet family and friends on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Cress Funeral Home, Sun Prairie, from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Bob's and Karen's family would like to express their appreciation for the loving care and kindness provided by Rev. Charlie Brandt, Dr. John Phelan, Dr. Greg Motl, Dr. Chris Eggert, the staffs at St. Mary's CHD Clinic, Renal Dialysis Clinic MICU and the 8^th and 5^th floor nursing staff at St. Mary's. Those wishing to give memorials would be appreciated to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

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