Robert W. Belscamper

Robert William Belscamper, age 87, of Fennimore, died on Tuesday August 22, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Fennimore. Robert was born on Jan. 13, 1930 in Mt. Hope, WI the son of Allen and Doris (Merry) Belscamper.

Bob lived in Mt. Hope Township until 1943 when he moved with his parents to North Lancaster Township, where he farmed with them until after his marriage. On May 3, 1950, Bob married Virginia Burton at the Lancaster United Methodist Church. Bob and Virginia farmed together until they retired and moved to Fennimore in 1980. Bob loved to hunt, fish, play cards, dance and was always interested in how the crops were doing. He was a devoted member of the Fennimore United Methodist Church.

Bob is survived by two children; Vicki (John) Hoffman of Lancaster and Bruce (Debra) Belscamper of Lancaster, five grandchildren; Mike (Jen Thur) Hoffman of Dodgeville, Melanie (Steve Bowen) Hoffman, Brian (Amy) Belscamper, Jenny (David) Dixon, and Brett (Anna Schmitz) Belscamper, all of Lancaster, seven great-grandchildren; Taylor Bowen, Brenin, Reese, Riley and Bromley Belscamper and Tyler and Tessa Dixon and sister Geraldine Croft.

Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife Virginia on July 14, 2015, daughter Becky Jo Belscamper on April 6, 2017, and brother-in-law Lavern Croft.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday August 26, 2017 at the Fennimore United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Hillside Cemetery in Lancaster. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Friday August 25, 2017 at the Larson Family Funeral Home in Fennimore and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church on Saturday morning. In lieu of plants and flowers, a memorial fund is being established in loving memory of Robert W. Belscamper.