In Loving Memory of Robert Allan Spletter

With heavy hearts, we come together to mourn the loss of Robert (Rob) Allan Spletter, who peacefully passed away on August 1, 2023, at his home in Winter Garden, Florida. He was surrounded by an outpouring of love and tenderness from his family, following a brief battle with cancer.

Rob was born to the late Milton L. Spletter and the late Virginia M. Spletter (nee Anderson) on July 21, 1962, in Hinsdale, Illinois. His early years were spent in Wheaton, Illinois, before the family relocated to Cornell, Wisconsin. There, Rob embraced outdoor pursuits such as water skiing, boating, snow skiing, and snowmobiling. He graduated from Cornell High School in 1980 and later earned his B.S.M.E. from the University of Wisconsin, Stout. He continued his studies at the University of Bern in Switzerland, obtaining an MS in International Finance, and later completed his executive MBA at the University of Rochester, NY.

Rob's professional journey led him to Briggs & Stratton Corporation, where he made significant contributions during his tenure, including living overseas for 15 years in various roles: Director of Service & Distribution Europe and Director of Sales & Marketing Europe, Managing Director South East Asia and General Manager Mexico. Upon retiring in 2019, he ventured into a new chapter as President of Spletter Global Solutions, an Independent Management Consultant.

During his time in Switzerland, Rob met his lovely wife, Magdalena, and together, they welcomed their cherished son, Eric, in 2005. Rob's career took him around the world, allowing him to explore diverse cultures and landscapes with his family. In 2019, they settled in Winter Garden, Florida, after residing in the Milwaukee area.

Rob's passion for water skiing was a shared bond between him and his son, Eric, leading them to compete in both domestic and international competitions. He also found solace in his second home in Big Sky, Montana, relishing outdoor adventures with friends and family through camping, hiking, biking, snow skiing, and snowmobiling.

Rob's resilient spirit remained unyielding, embodying his refusal to give up, even in the face of adversity.

He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Magdalena; beloved son, Eric; faithful canine companion, Jasmine; dear brother, Charles (Pippi) Spletter of Cornell, WI; cherished nephew, Cortland (Hannah) Spletter of Cornell, WI; beloved grandniece, Eliza Spletter of Cornell, WI; cherished Aunts Vivian (Glen) Blum of Willowbrook, IL, and Dorothy Yackley of Lisle, IL; and numerous cousins across the US.

Rob's legacy as an ambitious, conscientious, determined, hardworking, generous, and adventurous soul lives on. He leaves behind a tapestry of memories, where he shared his love for the outdoors and sports with family and friends, passing down his passion through teaching activities like water skiing, snow skiing, tennis, biking, and knee boarding to younger generations.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Advent Health Hospice for their remarkable care and compassion.

Though Rob's time was cut short, his life was lived fully and adventurously.

May his memory forever shine brightly in our hearts.

"A special thank you to Sara Omann who provided an unwavering emotional, mental, spiritual and physical support to Rob, Eric and me during the last month of his life.

We are deeply grateful to my brother-in-law, Chuck Spletter, whose kindness, humor and incredible goodness offered us a source of solace and warmth during this challenging time.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who gave us courage and strength."



A Memorial Service will be held at DeGusipe Funeral Home
Date: 08/27/2023
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Location: 1400 Mathew Paris Blvd; Ocoee, Florida, 34761

Another Celebration of life will be held in Wisconsin at a later date.