Robert Joseph “Bob” Lessard, age 84, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare.  He was born on September 28, 1939, in Eau Claire, WI., the son of Adolph and Gladys (Garnett) Lessard.

He married Yvonne Bowler on March 3, 1962, in Eau Claire, WI, and he devoted his life to taking care of his family.

Bob worked for American Motors/Chrysler for 42 years where he was an inspector.  While there, he served as the chief steward for the UAW Local 72 Union.  He also was a member of the Moose Lodge.

Bob loved bowling and puzzles and he was an avid fan of all Wisconsin sports.

Bob is survived by his wife, Yvonne; daughter, Vicki (Sue Bickford) Lessard; son, Greg (Cathy) Lessard; sister, Betty Ellison; grandsons, Kyle Muhs, Benjamin and Jackson Bickford; two granddaughters, Jennifer Kruse and Chassadie Kruse; great-grandson, Brennen Richards; and great-granddaughter, Alivia Dziadosz.  He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Kristin Muhs; and sister Nancy Rogers.

Service Info

Funeral services honoring Robert’s life will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Piasecki Funeral Home, 3720 39th Ave, Kenosha, WI.

Private entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum.

A visitation for Robert will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to American Kidney Fund https://www.kidneyfund.org, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 or to the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org , P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 would be appreciated.