Robert McDonough Obituary

Robert M. McDonough passed away on December 10, 2005, with his loving family at his side. Robert was 85 years old and was the last surviving of eight children born to Robert and Anna McDonough. Robert is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marion, and their six children, Michael, Patty, Peggie, Brad, Bridget, and Andrea. There are seven grandchildren, Dylan, Brad, Dana, Chris, Cody, Riley and Jessica who will all miss their Poppa. Before retiring in Colorado Springs, Robert proudly served in the United States Army.  He was a veteran of WWII and was awarded the Silver Star, Legion of Merit and Purple Heart. After the war he obtained a law degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  He returned to the Army where he completed his thirty one career as a lawyer with JAG. A visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to7:00 p.m. on December 14th at Swan Law Funeral Home.  An 11:00 a.m. mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church on December 15th will be followed by his military burial at Memorial Gardens.  Friends of the family are invited to stop by the house following the burial. In lieu of flowers a donation to his favorite charity, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society can be made in his name.