• Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 30th 2026 from 10am – Noon at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (12700 W. Howard Ave, New Berlin Wi).
• Mass of Christian Burial will be held immediately following the visitation on Saturday, May 30th 2026 at Noon at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (12700 W. Howard Ave, New Berlin Wi).

Robert A. Kutschera

Just after completing his 91st year, Robert “Bob” Kutschera departed his position on earth to begin a new life on May 19, 2026

Robert is survived by his spunky red-headed wife, married just shy of 60 years, Diane (Theys) Kutschera, brother Carl Kutschera (Marcia), and his 5 children: Andrew (Lisa), Stephen (Brooke), Jerome (Kara), Aaron (Tammy), and Lara (Matthew) Block; Along with his grandchildren: Spencer, Ben, Joe, Naomi, Abigail, Kyria, Zoe, Hannah, Evan, Elliot, Leo, and Zach – whom he is now spending time with. Also, Chaime, who has been adopted in heart as part of the Kutschera clan.

Bob graduated from Boy’s Tech, Milwaukee with a gift for Mechanical Design, which led him into business alongside his father and brother at Kutschera & Son’s Design Co. He dedicated himself to the family business until retiring in his 70’s.

Music was Bob’s life from an early age.  He started playing the violin at age 9 and continued playing until only weeks before his passing.  Bob also mastered the bass guitar and the mandolin. He performed for more than 40 years with The Melody Men, a band that began as a polka group and expanded to weddings.  It was common for him to bring home left-over wedding cake wrapped in paper napkins, a Sunday morning staple before breakfast. Bob was also a devoted musician at church for over 50 years, playing both violin and bass.  His musical lineage continues on through his children and his grandchildren.

Bob was a gentle soul who deeply loved people and could effortlessly strike up a conversation with anyone.  Some of his greatest joys were found simply being in the presence of family and friends, sharing meals, stories, laughter, and everyday moments together.

He loved food and sharing it with friends and family.  At one point, he took several cooking classes at the local community college: learning Cajun, Greek, Indian, and European Tortes. This guy made it to 91, and NEVER held back on the butter!!!

Above all else, Bob loved Jesus deeply and easily engaged in conversation with how much that relationship meant to him, often bringing him to tears.  He loved hearing from others and their walks in faith.  Never hesitated to stop and pray with someone in need, this was mainstay in family interactions.  Jesus was a close companion who closely walked with him every moment of his life.

When attending Bob’s Celebration of Life, please bring your Bible.