Robert J. Ferg Sr.

November 3, 1951 - December 1, 2016

Robert J. Ferg, Sr., age 65, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Robbie was born on November 3, 1951 in Racine to Elmer and Marie (nee La Fave) Ferg. He was united in marriage to Ruby Prothero on July 18, 1970. Robbie was employed by Sturtevant Auto Salvage, retiring in 2013. Robbie was a born-again Christian, an avid Bible reader, and a fan of Joyce Meyer’s books. He was a talented handyman, and he enjoyed fixing things and working on cars. He loved to watch the Packers in good times and in bad. Robbie was an extremely generous man, and literally gave the shirt off of his back to someone in need. He would never ask for anything in return. Above all else, Robbie was a family man, and he made it a priority to take care of all of them. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ruby; children: Adrienne Ferg, Tracey Ferg, Robert (Heather) Ferg, Jr., and Jill (Damon) Maloy; grandchildren: Michael Ferg, Christina Ferg, Elizabeth Ferg, Danielle Mullins, Alissa Maloy, Breanna Ferg, Ethan Maloy, Abby Maloy; nine great grandchildren; sister, Rose Ferg; father, Elmer Ferg; brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Debbie Prothero, sister and brother-in-law Sue and Jeff DeGuire; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Robbie was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Ferg. A celebration of Robbie’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Wilson Funeral Home with visitation between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m, with a service to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital made in Robbie’s name.