Robert F. Kriederman, 66, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009, following a courageous 8 month battle with cancer.

Born on November 29, 1942, in Kenosha, he was the son of the late Edward and Audrey (Brown) Kriederman. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he attended St. Thomas Elementary School and St. Joseph High School, graduating in 1961. He worked as a Central Office Technician and as a Cable Splicer for Ameritech, retiring in December 1994 after 28 years of service.

On June 29, 1985, he married Betty Alli at Kemper Center, his wife of 24 years; she was his soul mate and loving companion.

He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bike riding, going to coffee shops and out to eat with friends. He volunteered for the YMCA, AT&T Pioneers and projects for Keep Kenosha Beautiful. Hell be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and as a kind, gentle servant of God who was thankful for his family and his many loving and caring friends.

Surviving are his loving wife, Betty; his daughter, Kelly (Eric) Drucks of Kenosha; two sons, Jon (Holly) Kriederman of Franklin of Brian (Sarah) Kriederman of Milwaukee; two brothers, Tom (Roxane) Kriederman of Kenosha and Ken (Cheryl) Kriederman of Tucson, AZ; six grandchildren, Nicholas, Michael, Matthew, Cole, Ethan and Dustin; nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Jackson of Helena, AL.

He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved mother-in-law, Elizabeth Zuzinec.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Joe Garretto, the caretakers at Brookside Care Center, the therapists at Kenosha Hospital and the support of his friends.