Robert Bredeck, 82, passed away peacefully February 26, 2016 at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, WI surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 9, 1933 in Sheboygan, WI son of the late Herman and Frances (Van Heel) Bredeck.  He attended St. Clemens and Sheboygan Central High School.   Robert was preceded in death by his devoted wife Ruth Bredeck, his brothers Herman and Leroy Bredeck and son-in-law Gary Reed.  Robert worked for several years at Morning Glory Dairy in Rib Mountain, first as a milkman then working his way up to district manager.  "Retiring" early, he then ran a small grocery store ­Bredeck's IGA – in Brookside, WI for a couple of years, which all family members participated in running.  Robert lost his wife at a young age of 40 obligating him to raise a brood of 8 on his own.  In his early years, he was an avid fisherman – northern being his specialty.  He also was an avid gun and memorabilia collector most of his life. Robert was a born salesman and loved to "wheel and deal", an art he perfected to the very end.   Survivors include 6 daughters:  Sherry Reed (Plover, WI), Vicky Helms, Debbie Meier (Ron), Robin Bedessem, Laurie Corsten, Cindy Ellingsen (Doug), and two sons Robert Bredeck, Jr. and Patrick Bredeck (Shelley); 16 wonderful grandchildren: Gary Michael Reed (Julie), David Reed (Sarah), Greg Reed (Deanna), Virginia Helms, Bradley Myska (Amber), Angela Myska (Jason Purvis), Amy Myska (Aidan Traynor), Chris Reorowicz (Jessica), Steve Reorowicz (Melissa), Jenny Kowalski (Aaron), Larenzo Bredeck (Brie), Shelienia Bredeck, Tiffany Bredeck, Tarina Bredeck, Nicholas Corsten, and Savannah Corsten.  Robert also had 14 beautiful great-grandchildren:  Ethan Reed, Caleb Reed, Nathan Reed, Meghan Reed, Amaya Reed, Natasha Reorowicz, AJ Reorowicz, Alex Reorowicz, Leah Reorowicz, Addy Kowalski, Brayden Myska, Abby Myska, Mason Bredeck, and Keira Bredeck.  He will be truly missed by all.   Family and friends may call directly at the John J. Buettgen Funeral Home, located at 948 Grand Avenue in Schofield, WI on Friday, March 4, 2016, from 3:00 p.m.­7:00 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. officiated by Pastor Lance.  Robert will be buried at Calvary Cemetery, 902 North Ave, Sheboygan, WI at 11:00 on Saturday, March 5, 2016.