Robert James Vergeront

VERGERONT, ROBERT JAMES--- MADISON , WISCONSIN Madison - Robert James Vergeront, age 89 of Madison , died on April 18, 2010 at Attic Angel Place . He was born May 19, 19 20 in La Crosse , Wisconsin to Glen W. and Elizabeth (Vandenberg) Vergeront.   On June 19, 19 48 , he was united in marriage with Elva Muriel Vruwink in Oak Park , IL .   He graduated from West High School in 1938 and from the University of Wisconsin in 1942.   He immediately volunteered for service in the Air Corps and served as a non-commissioned officer.   He later served as a 1st Lieutenant in the Infantry, training troops statewide, and as a unit commander with the 36th Infantry Division in Germany , during the final phases of the European Campaign and in the Army of Occupation.   He graduated from the UW Law School in 1947 and served as Barron County District Attorney until returning to Madison in 1956.   He served as Assistant Attorney General for thirty years, retiring in 1986.   Bob and Elva were long time members of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Madison.   He was proud of his French, Dutch, Scotch, and English ancestry and grateful for the opportunity to serve his country, community, church, state, family and friends.   He celebrated ""joie de vivre"".   Bob loved to build and repair things and was an avid fisherman and sports critic.   He was a sometimes writer, poet and composer, and, at cards, a slow bidder.   He treasured his wife, children and grandchildren.   He is survived by his wife, Elva; a son, James (Susan) and their children, Michael, Laura, and Christopher of Madison; a son, Thomas (Jean) and their children, Ryan and Amy, of Galesville; and a daughter, Jane (James) Tatera, and their children, Kimberly, John and Mark, of Eagan, MN; a younger brother John (Sallie Walker) of Madison; nieces, nephews, in-laws and many friends.   He was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother Glen. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 11 a.m. at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road , Madison with Pastor Lin Grace Rohr officiating.   Visitation will be that day from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.   Burial will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery , Madison at a later date.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elizabeth Vandenberg Vergeront Scholarship Award for 4-H Leadership (University of Wisconsin Foundation, US Bank Lock Box, PO Box 78807, Milwaukee WI 53278-0807), or to Covenant Presbyterian Church (326 S. Segoe Road, Madison WI 53705), or the charity of your choice.