Robert N. Stone

March 4, 1924 - September 13, 2016

Stone, Robert N. September 13, 2016 at age 92. Born March 4, 1924, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Lillian and Arthur Stone. In 1959 he married his beautiful and beloved Anita. They cherished and loved each other every single day. Their marriage was magnificent and full of love. Their family and love continued to grow with the births of Steven (OBM), Nancy, and James. With great joy, over the years Anita and Bob welcomed 6 grandchildren. Bob graduated from Shorewood High School in the class of '42. He proudly served his country as a first lieutenant before graduating from UW-Madison with a degree in business. He came back to Milwaukee to join the business his father started, Stone's Jewelers. He worked there alongside his parents for many years, until they retired and Bob took over. Both Bob and Stone's Jewelers were always known for their integrity and honesty. At its height, the business had 6 stores open in Wisconsin before finally closing after 78 years in business. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Anita, his loving children Nancy (Scott) Phillips and James (Helena) Stone, and his cherished grandchildren, Andrew and Stephanie Phillips and Simcha, Shimon, Eli and Adina Stone. Bob was preceded in death by his loving son Steven. Graveside services 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Spring Hill Cemetery, 166 S. Hawley Ct., Milwaukee. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Milwaukee Jewish Federation or Cure Alzheimer's Fund at www.curealz.org or Cure Alzheimer's Fund, 34 Washington St. Suite 200, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 are appreciated. Following burial beginning at 1:00 PM, the family will receive friends at The Shul, 8825 N. Lake Drive, Bayside; and Wednesday evening from 7-9 PM at the Stone residence, 2300 W. Applewood Lane, Glendale.