SHERMAN – Robert Qualey, 79, died peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 14, 1925, in Benedicta, the son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Rush) Qualey. He spent many years on the family farm before becoming an employee of the State Department of Transportation, where he worked until he retired. However, he always remained a farmer at heart, raising his garden and potatoes until the end. He loved to share his stories of the way things used to be done, and everyone loved to listen. He was very strong in his faith and love of God. He was very proud to be Catholic, of his Irish decent, and his family. He was both loving and kind, and was never demanding or complaining. In addition to his wife of 49 years, Francis, to whom he was a loving devoted husband, he is survived by his children, Donald A Qualey and his wife, Jane, of Abbott, Tammy (Qualey) Crommett and her husband, Clayton, of China, Renee (Qualey) Unterreiner and her husband, Gary, of Sherman, Ramona (Qualey) Watson and her husband, David, of China, Lorna (Qualey) Berube and her husband, Tony, of Windsor; grandchildren, James and Samantha Qualey, Roberta (Crommett) Carey and Mathew Crommett, Heather and Jason Unterreiner, Jessica, Joshua, and Rebecca Watson, and Baby Berube, who is due in two weeks; step-grandchildren, Domonique and Jonathan Berube; great-grandchildren, Sierra and Miranda Carey and Jasmin Crommett; two brothers, Arthur and George Qualey; one sister, Margeret (Qualey) McAvoy; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was predeceased by six sisters; four brothers; and one grandson, Corey Jacob Crommett. Friends may call 9-10 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2004, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Benedicta, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will be held in the Sherman Corner Cemetery. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls.
ROBERT QUALEY
