Robert L. McCabe

August 29, 1925 - October 22, 2016

NORWAY- Robert L. McCabe age 91 of Norway, died Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the V.A. Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. He was born on August 29, 1925 in Mifflin, WI the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Kreul) McCabe. Robert joined the U.S. Navy during WWII, at only 17 years old and was stationed on the USS Enterprise CV-6. He was involved in 12 major battles on board the USS Enterprise; it was the most decorated ship in WWII. He was discharged on December 8, 1945. He married Phyllis J. VanDamme on October 21, 1950 in Norway. They were married for 60 years before she preceded him in death on January 5, 2011. After being married, they resided in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Colorado and Wyoming, before moving back to Norway in 1964. Robert was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, he played the guitar, the harmonica and a little piano, he also enjoyed dancing. He is survived by his sons Steven (Deborah) McCabe of Clinton Twp. and Michael McCabe of Sun Prairie, WI; son-in-law Richard Johnson; grandchildren Kristy, Jennifer and Kevin McCabe and Kelly (Luke) Stehle; 2 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews spread throughout the country. Robert was preceded in death by his son Patrick J. McCabe and daughter Peggy A. Johnson. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28 from 5-8 p.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway. Parish Prayers will be cited at 8 p.m. on Friday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 29 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church with Fr. Timothy Ekaitis presiding. Interment will be held at the Norway Township Cemetery.