Robert W. Bettin, 69, of Oshkosh, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 21, 2004, following a determined battle with cancer. He was born in Oshkosh on February 15, 1935, a son of the late Harry and Esther (Nimmer) Bettin.
Bob was a Class B baseball player expecting to be moved up to the Baltimore Orioles when he was drafted by the US Army in 1957. He played baseball and football while he was in the service, traveling worldwide and winning a world baseball championship. Bob was an avid Cubs fan. He worked for Initial Security at Oshkosh Truck after his retirement from a 40-year career as a mail carrier in Neenah. He was a life-long member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, served on the church council and taught Sunday School.
Vanis Werdin accepted his marriage proposal and they were joined in matrimony on May 3, 1987 at the Candlelight Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas by the Rev. Hart. They shared life and love these past 17 ? years, traveling extensively and together they enjoyed the arts.
Bob leaves behind his legacy through his adoring wife, Vanis Bettin of Oshkosh; son, Rob Bettin of Neenah; daughter, Jodie (Scott) Pederson of Fond du Lac; grandchildren, Jamie and Jordan Floyd, Christian Bettin and Courtney Langhoff; sister, Gloria Lentz; sister-in-law, Dorothy Bettin; several nieces, nephews and many dear friends. His brother, Harry D. Bettin, preceded him in death.
Funeral services to honor Bob's life will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, December 23rd, at Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 1306 Michigan Street, the Reverend R. David Gaskill officiating. Interment will follow at Peace Lutheran Cemetery. Family and friends may gather at the church on Thursday beginning at 10:00 AM. In preference to floral tributes, a memorial has been established.
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