Obituary of Robert S. Shelstad

Of Waukesha died on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Avalon Square at the age of 91 years. Bob proudly served in WWII for the U.S. Marines. He went on to school in Dayton, Ohio representing the National Cash Register Company. After many years in the industry he eventually owned his own company Modern Cash Register. His wife always said "If it were possible Bob would keep Christmas around 24/7". He also loved traveling, cruising, and was an avid Badger fan. More than anything he was most happy surrounded by his family. Bob will be deeply missed by his daughter Diane (Mark) Szajna of Big Bend, Thomas of Waukesha, and Jim DC (Colleen) of Cedarburg, Wisconsin; grandchildren Jana (Jeff), Christi (Stephen), Katy (John), Christopher, and Kyle; great-grandchildren Nicolas and Ryan; and brother Richard of Iowa, other relatives and friends. He was preceded by his loving wife Marion (Peters) and beautiful granddaughter Courtney Ann. The Memorial Service for Bob will be held on Thursday, March 6th, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Avalon Square, 222 Park Place, Waukesha, WI 53186. Chaplain Linda Loving will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorials are appreciate to the Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter, 620 S. 76th St., Ste. 160, Milwaukee, WI 53214 or to the ARDS Foundation, 3330 Dundee Rd. Suite C4, Northbrook, IL 60062. Bob's family would like to express their appreciation for the enormous amount of concern and loving care shown by the entire staff at Avalon Square during Bob's stay. Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, Cremation, and Pre-Planning Services is serving the family. For the online obituary or cards of condolence please visit www.WaukeshasFuneralHome.com or call the funeral home at 262-542-6609.