Roy C. Zuehlke

Roy C. Zuehlke was born to eternal life Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. Age 75. Beloved husband of Jeanette (nee Treuer) for 55 years. Loving father of Mark (Marilyn) Zuehlke and Merri (Robert) Schmidt. Dearest grandpa of Eric, David and Michelle. Loving brother of the late Sandra Goelz (the late Hal Silver). Further survived by other relatives, friends and co-workers. Visitation at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Chapel of the Chimes, 13235 W. Capitol Dr., 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Roy had a creative and eclectic career. He was an excellent pilot and flight instructor who taught in Ludington, Mich., and Gary, Ind. He worked with his father (the late Merle Zuehlke) managing and operating the Marquardt Bus Service Inc. He purchased a franchise with the Blue Bird Bus Co. selling school buses, and moved on to own and operate Valley Transport, a school bus service, in Plymouth, Wis., for 26 years. In 1993, he moved to Rogers, Ark., where he owned and managed rental properties and, from his hobby of vintage motorcycles, founded The Motorcycle Parts Outlet. Roy also enjoyed golfing, Bible study, vintage motorcycles and spending time with his family. Max A. Sass and Sons Funeral and Cremation Service, Greenridge directors, 414-282-4050, maxsass.com.