Robert "Bob" John Wolter, 76, passed away peacefully in the loving presence of his daughters at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on September 12th, 2021.
Robert was born in Milwaukee on January 1st, 1945 to proud parents Louis and Helen Wolter. Throughout his formative years, he lived in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and New Mexico. An astute student, Robert excelled at both academics and music. He sang lead vocals and played guitar with his own rock band. In 1969, he was married to his beautiful wife Claudia, with whom they had two adventurous, intelligent, amazing and witty daughters together - Patricia and Julie. Robert found career success in many areas including Met Life Insurance(agent), education at Milwaukee Public Schools(teacher), and concluded by retiring from the Milwaukee County Transit System(bus driver).
He was also a professional photographer and presented numerous photo workshops and clinics, including workshops for Trains Magazine. In his leisure time, adventurous Robert liked to travel, spend time with his family, follow the market, read, watch movies, and spend time in nature. He also belonged to many interest clubs such as: fish societies, train clubs and many nature/ecology organizations.
Robert will be greatly missed by his surviving family, friends and care givers: daughters Patricia Wolter of Elm Grove, WI, and Julie Maurer of South Milwaukee, WI, grandsons Noah Maurer (Alexa) of Shreveport, LA and Levi Maurer of South Milwaukee, and beloved and most kind care giver Kayla Sanders of Elm Grove, WI.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Helen, as well as his brother Richard.

Last Journey
By Timothy Coote

There is a train at the station
With a seat reserved just for me
I'm excited about its destination
As I've heard it sets you free

The trials and tribulations
The pain and stress we breathe
Don't exist were I am going
Only happiness I believe

I hope that you will be there
To wish me on my way
It's not a journey you can join in
It's not your time today

There'll be many destinations
Some are happy, some are sad
Each one a brief reminder
Of the great times that we've had

Many friends I know are waiting
Who took an earlier train
To greet and reassure me
That nothing has really changed

We'll take the time together
To catch up on the past
To build a new beginning
One that will always last

One day you'll take your journey
On the train just like me
And i promise that I'll be there
At the station and you will see

That Life is just a journey
Enriched by those you meet
No one can take that from you
It's always yours to keep'

But now as no seat is vacant
You will have to muddle through
Make sure you fulfill your ambitions
As you know I'll be watching you

And if there's an occasion
To mention who you knew
Speak kindly of that person
As one day it will be you

Now i can't except this ending
And as it's time for me to leave
Please make haste to the reception
To enjoy my drinks, they're free!