WAUKESHA - Robert R. Hedtcke died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, at the age of 74. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Julia P. (Manley) Hedtcke; two brothers, John and Leonard (Jean) Hedtcke and three sisters, Doris (Lloyd) Pundsack, Mary Jane Hedtcke and Shirley Vogt. Robert is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred and Eugene Hedtcke, one brother-in-law, Jerry Vogt and one sister-in-law, Betty Hedtcke.

Robert was employed by Hein-Werner Company-Waukesha for 43 years. He enjoyed fishing, football and playing cards. A special thanks to his good friend Francis Richardson.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Dec. 21, after 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1052 White Rock Ave., with the service at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Prairie Home Cemetery.