Robert M. "Bob" Tesch passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2010 in North Carolina. Robert was born on April 24, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Dorothy (Wood) and Raymond Tesch. Bob moved to New Glarus, WI when he was 14. He recently moved to North Carolina to live with his brother Dale. Bob enjoyed traveling with his brother Dale, visiting the area where the "Andy Griffith Show" was filmed. Bob loved woodworking, fishing, football - especially the Chicago Bears, watching baseball, western movies, meeting new friends, and catching up with old ones. Bob made friends wherever he went. He was an easy spirit and a loveable person. Bob will be dearly missed by his three children: Angela (Michael) Stafford of Mesa, AZ, Kim (Joe) Richards of Janesville and Ryan (Natasha) Tesch, Stoughton; His two grandsons, Adam Stafford and Austin Richards and his two brothers, Dale and Donald Tesch. He also leaves behind many special nieces and nephews along with many cousins and dear friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the Zentner-Beal Funeral Home, 29 6th Ave., New Glarus, WI. Relatives and friends may call from 12:00 noon until time of service on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the Zentner-Beal Funeral Home. "What if they are not stars at all, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy". Eskimo Proverb