Peter B. Robley, age 56, of cato passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning April 3, 2021 at his residence.
He was born November 13, 1964. He was the seventh of seven sons of the late Lewellyn and Vivian (Meyer) Robley. His birthday was shared with his oldest brother John and his god daughter Brianna. He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1983, where he was a member of the two-time state basketball runner up teams. On May 6, 1996 he married Eileen Brouchoud on St. Thomas Island of the United States Virgin Islands. He was employed by several carpenters for 20 plus years. His last employer was John Dugan builders from whom he purchased the business in 2011 with his business partner Dennis Herzog, renaming it R&H Builders. Peter has served as a supervisor for the town of Cato for the last seven years. Peter was an outdoor enthusiast where he enjoyed participating in a variety of sports, such as basketball, volleyball, golf, canoeing, scuba diving, skiing and hunting. His love of travel and sports led him to take a 2100 mile bicycle venture to Boston Massachusetts and back. At one time Peter along with three of his friends challenged the former Green Bay Packer Larry McCarren (The Rock) to a game of leap frog. His love of travel began at a young age when he spent nine months in the country of Denmark on an agriculture exchange program where he had two months to travel in Europe. He especially enjoyed weekend camping trips with his wife and beloved dog. Peter also went on many vacations with family and friends.
Survivors include, his wife; Eileen, Cato, Eileen’s children who he treated as his own; Cory (Jackie) Myers, Verona, Kristy (Russell) Hess, Florida, Eileen’s grandchildren who he dearly loved; Abigale and Seth Myers, he loved being called Grandpa Peter. His brothers; John “Jack” and Marilyn Robley, Cato, Bruce and Lin Robley, Manitowoc, Brian Robley, Manitowoc, Tony Robley, Kaukauna, sister-in-law; Karen O’Hearn, Reedsville, his brother-in-law and sisters-in-law; Steve Brouchoud, Two Rivers, Ruthann (Milt) Mleziva, Manitowoc, Linda Armstrong, Portand ,OR, nieces and nephews; Jason (Michelle) Robley, Jess Robley, Seth (Leslie) Robley, Aaron (Bobbi Jo) Robley, Lesley (Jeremy) Burri, Lisa (Luke) Lane, Zach (Alyssa) Robley, Brianna (Adam) Schmitt, Dawn (Gene) Reilly, Sherri (Larry) Nunneley, Scott (Bobbi Jo) Mleziva, Kevin (Jennifer) Mleziva, Roy Armstrong and special friend, Angel, Jennifer (Harrison) Freeman, Daniel Armstrong, and his loyal companion, Murphy (aka Murf Man). He is further survived by many great nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
In addition to his parents Peter was preceded in death by; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law; Daniel and Kathleen Brouchoud, his brothers; James and Burt, his sisters-in-law, Michele Robley, Marilyn Brouchoud, Eileen’s nephew; Jeff Brouchoud. He is further preceded in death by several aunts, uncles, cousins.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Saturday April 10, 2021 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders.
A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday April 10, 2021 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Carlos Ancheta.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Peter’s name.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.lendmanfh.com
The Lendman Funeral Home & Gathering Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
