In Memory

Robert Reik - Class Of 1945

Reik, Dr. Robert Dr. Robert P. Reik passed away peacefully at age 91 in Atlanta, Ga. Virginia "Ginny", his wife of 68 years, was at his side. He is survived by his wife, their three daughters, Paula, Diane and Lisa , his son-in-laws, Ray and Charlie and his grandchildren, Carley, Jake and Sam. Bob/Rob (he went by both names) graduated from Marquette Medical School in 1951 and enlisted in the Air Force. He was stationed near London as a Staff Physician at Ruislip AFB during the Korean War. Rob's love for traveling started while he was stationed in London and he and Ginny were to able visit most of Europe during his tour of duty. Upon returning to the States, Bob went into private practice specializing in OB-GYN. He was a partner at OB-GYN Associates in Milwaukee until retiring in 2008 at age 80. Rob's greatest passions was to travel and during the course of his life he and his wife and family traveled throughout the world. He also obtained a private pilot's license which allowed him to travel frequently around the U.S. Everywhere he traveled he immersed himself into the locale and left a positive lasting impression on all that he met. He was famous for his interest in people with his welcoming demeanor and inviting interest that put people at ease. Once you became a friend with Bob, it was for life. He lived for his family and he relished the times that they were all together, with his famous phrase of "where do we want to go next" or "what's on the docket for today". Bob was considered a kind hearted, generous person and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Bob was cremated and his ashes will be scattered at his favorite locations.

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