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Robert “Bob-O” Lowrey, age 64, of Salem, Wisconsin, abruptly busted through the gates of heaven on Friday, April 24th, 2026.
Bob-O was born on June 30th, 1961, to his hard-working and devoted parents Don and Marilyn Lowrey. Throughout his childhood on Lake Shangri-La, he was, according to his Mom, “constantly up to no good” with many cousins and neighborhood friends. He lived without fear, driving every vehicle as if it was a race car, fixing vehicles, banging gears on his motorcycle and even racing out at Wilmot Speedway with his Dad, brother and friends. Upon graduation from Westosha Central High School, he started his family in Shangri-La. Bob-O raised his children, Christy, Bobby and Stephanie A., alongside a whole community of adopted aunts and uncles, enjoying picnics, parties, parades, derbies, boating and lake-life fun. He had the biggest heart of gold and always gave a helping hand whenever someone needed it.
Bob-O spent many years working at PPG Mazer/BASF in Waukegan, Illinois, managing a large crew of mischief-makers with lectures and encouragement. He continued his iron fist and gentle giant managing in Auburn Hills, Michigan at Tec-Mar Distribution, where he met and wooed his beautiful bride of nearly 27 years, Stephanie. Bob-O moved back to Wisconsin 20 years ago, spearheading sales, communication, and workforce livelihood for Creative Concrete in Salem. He lived every day to the fullest with his wife, Stephanie and their two adorable chihuahuas.
Bob-O is survived by his wife, Stephanie S. (Francisco) Lowrey, children, Christy (McAlpine) Lowrey, Robert “Bobby” Lowrey Jr., Stephanie A. (Fredrickson) Lowrey and Austin Francisco, brother, Monty Lowrey, 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Bob-O reunited in heaven with both of his parents, Donald and Marilyn (Fortin) Lowrey, his sisters Linda (Lowrey) Rice and Lori (Lowrey) Ketterhagen, and mother-in-law, Kathleen (Francisco) Dristy.
A memorial service will be held on May 23rd, 2026 at The Lake Shangri-La Community Center, 22112 121st Street, Bristol WI 53104, at 12pm. A celebration of life for Bob-O will immediately follow at the Sandlots of Salem, 9251 Antioch Road, Salem Lakes, WI at 3pm.
Bob-O will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. There were too many good times to share, but family and friends carry the memories of the outlandish shenanigans and outpouring of friendship and love that enveloped his presence for each of us. Let’s carry forward his gift of storytelling by bringing your best Bob-O stories for the gathering, where he will get to be the “life of the party” just one more time!
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Mary Schutt says:
We will miss you so very much my dear friend !!!
All our prayers to his family
Love Mary and Ron
Mike Hopkins says:
So Saddened… Great Guy … much to soon for Him to leave Us…Condolences
John Hekenberger says:
To my friend Bob you better rest up because when i get there the we will cause more mischief.
We will all miss your presence. Hopefully we will meet again my friend.
Jack Owens says:
My condolences go out to the family and friends and most of all to the children and grand children and especially to Steph haven’t sen you since tec-mar but miss you and Bob the same… my my good lord keep blessing you and the family… so sorry that a good man like Bob will surely be missed….
Phil Wiatr says:
My condolences to family and friends, bob was a great guy and friend, and will surely be missed….ill never forget the time bob and i commandeered some young bands instruments playing at the shangrla derby about 27 years ago… we took over and man we rocked the house for hours so sad to hear the news
Paul Alby says:
You will be greatly missed by all my friend. RIP Bob-O.
Paul Alby says:
You will be greatly missed by all my friend. RIP Bob-O. Deep and sincere condolences to family and friends.
Karen Done says:
Such Great memories of Bob-O. 💔
We were all like one big family.
The Done’s,Nosko’s,Hogan’s,Fox,Dewees’,Gates, Jonas ,to name a few. We will meet again
Sheila Jaszkowski says:
Such a life-long presence for all who knew & loved Bob…especially his Lake Shangrila friends & neighbors. Such a great, affable & forever friend. Not many like him in this life. We will miss knowing he is among us now. Bless all of his family & bring them peace in the knowledge that he was truly a man among men & greatly loved.