Union Grove - Robert "Bob" P. Theilig, 67, passed away on March 5, 2017 at Post Acute Medical Hospital in Greenfield. He was born May 9, 1949 to Paul and Norma Theilig in Springfield, Massachusetts. Bob moved to Union Grove at the age of 15 to become part of the Shepherd's Ministries Community in the summer of 1964. Over the years, Bob worked in janitorial care at the Shepherd's Home, Union Grove Dairy Queen, and Union Grove Christian School. Bob met Connie Mattox through their Shepherd's connection and they married on August 23, 2008. They were both members of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Racine where he was active as an usher and door greeter for services. Bob enjoyed spending his spare time fixing bikes and working on model cars. He was an avid Packer fan and loved attending games. Bob loved the Lord with all his heart and showed his love and caring to everyone he knew. He never complained.
Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Connie; his siblings, Bette (Pastor Mark) Beane and Richard Theilig; his nieces and nephews, Melissa, Josh, Michelle, and Jennifer; Connie's parents, Pastor Robert and Beverly Mattox; Connie's siblings, Sharon (Howard) Frasier, Bill (Anne) Mattox, Dale (Robin) Mattox; and Connie's nieces and nephews, Andrew, Amber, Amy, Philip, Tyler, Katie, Heidi, and Lacey.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church, 5607 Wright Ave, in Racine on Friday, March 10 from 12:30 -2 pm. Service officiated by Pastor Sincock will begin at 2 pm. Burial at Union Grove Memorial Cemetery will immediately follow.