Robert "Bob" Charles

Lifelong Waukesha resident Robert “Bob” J. Charles, 72, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1947 to Frank and Marie (nee: Thompson) Charles. Bob was employed at Waukesha Engine/Dresser for more than 40 years, retiring in 2009. He loved retirement, bowling in the senior league at Sunset Bowl, cheering on the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and most recently Milwaukee Bucks. Bob enjoyed attending as many Brewer games as he possible could each year. He attended St. William Catholic Church. On June 29, 1991 he married Debbie Trombley -Olshefski. Recently, Bob and Debbie had started traveling, Treasure Island, Florida and Brewer Spring Training in Arizona were among their favorites. Above all, Bob loved his family, and being a great husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
He is survived by his by his wife of 28 years, Debbie Olshefski-Charles of Waukesha; children, Brian (Deanna) Charles of Waukesha; Bruce (Liz) Charles of Goodyear, AZ; Rhonda (Dave) Szalacinski of Waukesha; grandchildren, Savannah, Sawyer, Maddie and Caity. He is further survived by his sisters, Mary (Paul) Olson of Flagler Beach, FL; Fran (Ron) Lyon of Waukesha; a brother, Jim Charles of Waukesha; nieces and nephews, Bonnie, Judy, Kris, Lisa and Rick; his mother-in-law, Jan Trombley of Waukesha; sisters-in-law, Diane Howard of Waukesha and Dawn Trombley of Milwaukee; special friends, Dick Schmidt, Harry LaShell, Rozi and Gary Hahn and Nan and Darrell Dent.
The family would like to thank Annie at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, ICU and Dr. Qusai Alitter “Dr. Q” for the wonderful care and comfort given to Bob. Debbie would also like to thank her sister, Dawn for all the love, support, and help she gave during this time.
Visitation will be Monday, January 13, 2020 at Randle-Dable Brisk Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave. Waukesha, WI 53186 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Brewer attire is encouraged. Services continue Tuesday, at the funeral home with prayers at 9:45 AM followed by a procession to St. William Catholic Church, 440 N. Moreland Blvd. Waukesha for the funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at St Joseph Cemetery.