Robert Francis (Bob) Delaney, 80, of Stratford, WI passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Bob was born on June 22 1935, in Chicago IL, to Michael Joseph and Margaret Helen (Delaney) Delaney. He attended schools on the south side of Chicago, including Our Lady of Peace grade school, Quigley Seminary (18 months) and Mount Carmel High School (class of '53). He attended the University of Illinois on a football scholarship, graduating in 1958. He met his wife, Marthel "Mardie" (Schweikert) at the University of Illinois, and they married in 1957. After graduation, he became a member of the University of Illinois football coaching staff. He continued coaching for the next several years, first at U of I, then the Universities of Massachusetts, Cincinnati and Minnesota. Pursuing a career change in 1969, Bob and Mardie accepted teaching positions in Stratford, WI, where Bob also enjoyed coaching the football team for several years and serving as the Athletic Director. This fulfilled their dream of living and raising their family of six children in the country. They retired in 1997 after 28 years of teaching. Bob's passions were his faith, his family and the "farm". Together, he and his family planted thousands of trees and enjoyed the natural beauty surrounding him. Bob had a deep appreciation for those who shared his life; his farm neighbors who have been neighbors in the truest sense; the Stratford community, particularly the students who he was privileged to teach and coach; and his fellow teachers with whom he enjoyed a close camaraderie. Not least, he valued the Rozellville community and his fellow St Andrews parishioners and clergy with whom he served and shared his faith. He continued to be a proud alum of the Mount Carmel Caravan and the Fighting Illini. Bob is survived by his wife Mardie of 57 years and their six children; Christina (George) Theiss of Wausau, Patrick (Sarah) Delaney of Houston, TX, Jennifer (Ivor) Shanahan of Marshfield, Kathleen Delaney of Mount Horeb, Rebecca (Kelly) Splitt of Mount Horeb, and Julia (Dan) Batsch of Cincinnati, OH; 19 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother Michael (Jane) Delaney; sisters Margaret Cassens, Sheila Delaney, Sharon Hendricks and Laurie Buttress; and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Michael D. Delaney and James B. Delaney. Visitation, services and celebration will be Friday, January 8. Visitation and Funeral - St. Andrew's Catholic Church, D1876 County Rd C, Rozellville, WI 54484 12:30-2:30 Visitation 2:30-3:30 Funeral mass will be officiated by Father Sen 3:30 Committal Ceremony Celebration of Bob's Life - BuckANeer Supper Club in downtown Rozellville immediately following the funeral for all family, friends and neighbors. 3:30-4:30 Reception 4:30-5:30 Family style meal 5:30 on Memories shared Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, WI is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh. In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to admire our beautiful countryside, enjoy bird watching or plant a tree.