More detail on this person: Robert E.
Alexander, 65, of Kenosha, passed away at his
residence on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, with his
loving family by his side.
Born on Sept. 27, 1946 in Longview, Tex., he was
the son of the late Robert Thurman and Margie
Marie (Burns) Alexander.
Bob was a 1964 graduate of Furr High School,
Houston, Tex., and attended various schools during
his 20 year military career. He received his
Bachelor of Science degree in Professional
Aeronautics on Aug. 13, 1997.
On Sept. 5, 1981 in San Antonio, Tex., he was
united in marriage to Pamela Nunes.
Bob served in the U.S. Army enlisting in March
1966 until his honorable discharge in August,
1986. He flew helicopters in Vietnam during
1968-1969, and he also served in Thailand, Turkey,
and Germany. Following his military career he
moved from helicopters to jets. His 42 year flying
career ended piloting a Falcon 2000 in 2008.
He received the rank of Eagle Scout on Feb. 28,
1962. Bob enjoyed reading and politics. He
especially valued the time he spent with his
grandchildren.
Left to cherish their memories are his wife,
Pamela, his five children, Robert Alexander of
Houston, Tex., Stephanie (Nick) Caringello and Kim
(Toby) Steagall, both of Kenosha, Kelly (Dwayne)
Floyd of Jesup, Ga., and Kerry ( Jonathan) Poole
of Tyler, Tex., and his 11 grandchildren, Blake
and Peyton Caringello, Aynsley and Zachary
Hensgen, Andrew Steagall, Savanna and Alexia
Pear, Bailey, Bethanie, Ciara, and Jonathan Poole
Jr.
Bob is further survived by his siblings, Donna
(Earl) Schulz, Michael (Barbara) Alexander and
Kathy Alexander.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death
by a granddaughter, Taylor Hickle.
A memorial service celebrating Bobs life will be
held on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at 12 noon at the
Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home. Private inurnment
will take place in Southern Wisconsin Veterans
Memorial Cemetery. Friends and relatives may
meet with the family on Saturday at the funeral
home from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the
service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to
Hospice Alliance, Inc., 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd.,
Pleasant Prairie, WI, 53158, would be appreciated.
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