More detail on this person: Robert E. Alexander, 65, of Kenosha, passed away at his residence on
Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, with his loving family by his side.
Born on Sept. 27, 1946 in Longview, Tex., he was the son of the late Robert Thurman and Margie Marie
(Burns) Alexander.
Bob was a 1964 graduate of Furr High School, Houston, Tex., and attended various schools during his
20 year military career. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics on
Aug. 13, 1997.
On Sept. 5, 1981 in San Antonio, Tex., he was united in marriage to Pamela Nunes.
Bob served in the U.S. Army enlisting in March 1966 until his honorable discharge in August, 1986.
He flew helicopters in Vietnam during 1968-1969, and he also served in Thailand, Turkey, and
Germany. Following his military career he moved from helicopters to jets. His 42 year flying career
ended piloting a Falcon 2000 in 2008.
He received the rank of Eagle Scout on Feb. 28, 1962. Bob enjoyed reading and politics. He
especially valued the time he spent with his grandchildren.
Left to cherish their memories are his wife, Pamela, his five children, Robert Alexander of Houston,
Tex., Stephanie (Nick) Caringello and Kim (Toby) Steagall, both of Kenosha, Kelly (Dwayne) Floyd of
Jesup, Ga., and Kerry ( Jonathan) Poole of Tyler, Tex., and his 11 grandchildren, Blake and Peyton
Caringello, Aynsley and Zachary Hensgen, Andrew Steagall, Savanna and Alexia Pear, Bailey,
Bethanie, Ciara, and Jonathan Poole Jr.
Bob is further survived by his siblings, Donna (Earl) Schulz, Michael (Barbara) Alexander and Kathy
Alexander.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Taylor Hickle.
A memorial service celebrating Bobs life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at 12 noon at the
Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home. Private inurnment will take place in Southern Wisconsin Veterans
Memorial Cemetery. Friends and relatives may meet with the family on Saturday at the funeral home
from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to Hospice Alliance, Inc., 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd.,
Pleasant Prairie, WI, 53158, would be appreciated.
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