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Robert W.
Humphry
Feb 18, 1934 — May 12, 2010
Robert W. Humphry, 76, of Friendship, WI, formerly of Belvidere, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010 in his home. Born February 18, 1934 in Belvidere, son of Arthur and Louise (Taylor) Humphry. Served our country as a US Marine during the Korean Conflict. Married Aloha Gustafson on May 22, 1953 in Belvidere. Bob worked for the US Postal Service as a carrier and clerk until he retired in 1992. He obeyed the gospel of Christ in 1975. He taught Bible studies for years and remained faithful in the Church of Christ. Owned Midwest Aerial Photography and B & H Painting. He built his own home using his skills as a carpenter. He enjoyed nature, history, an avid gardener, fisherman, woodworker and artist. Served as Commander for American Legion Honor Guard, and Vice Commander of the American Legion, Post 250, Red Cloud, Friendship, WI. Member of the 3rd Marine Division and NRA. Was a private pilot and won the Belvidere Fly-In 3 times during the spot-landing and flour bombing events, and enjoyed building model airplanes. Survivors include wife Aloha of Friendship, daughters Terrie-Lyn (Simon-Peter) Broughton of Belvidere and Brenda (Rob) Willey of Roscoe, sons Thomas of Loves Park, Kerry of Belvidere and Brian (Rhonda) of Belvidere, grandchildren Hailee Merkel, Benjamin and Anneka Broughton, Bryant Humphry, Joshua, Caleb and Breanna Humphry, Taylor, Trenton and Tiara Willey and great-grandson Kai Merkel; sister Judy (Fred) Logan of Huntingdon, TN, brother Timothy (Joanne) Humphry of Belvidere, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, daughter Sherry and brother Ronald.
Memorials may be given to the family to establish a memorial for Bob at the Wisconsin Korean War Veterans Memorial.
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