Robert Todd Sklander

June 3, 1954 - February 22, 2019

QUINNESEC- Robert Todd “Barbeque Bob” Sklander age 64 of Quinnesec, died Friday, February 22, 2019 at Dickinson Co. Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, MI. He was born June 3, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI., the son of the late Robert and Lois (May) Sklander. Bob graduated from Cudahy High School in 1972, and continued his education at MATC going to night school to receive his bachelor degree in culinary arts and nutrition. He worked as a cook all the way through high school and during his college years at many restaurants. Bob became the dietary manager at Edgewater Nursing Home for many years and also worked as a chef at several golf courses. Robert married Jacqueline Pancheri on October 23, 1976 in Milwaukee, WI. In 2009, Bob and Jackie moved to the UP and opened the Bear BBQ Restaurant in Vulcan. He enjoyed skiing, snowmobiling, golfing, camping, gardening and going to festivals and fairs. Bob was a people person, loved to talk with others and make new friends everywhere he went. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Jackie; brothers Keith (Patti) Sklander of Hancock, WI and Mike (Linda) Sklander of Franklin, WI; sister Peggy Sklander of Cudahy, WI; brother-in-law James Pancheri of Hartland, WI; special niece Terri (Ron) Goble; and many nieces and nephews. Family will greet friends on Wednesday, March 27 from 10-11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Norway. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church with Fr. Timothy Ekaitis officiating. Interment will be held at the Quinnesec Cemetery in the spring.