Obituary for Robert Raymond "Bob" Nylund
Robert (Bob) Nylund, age 95, passed away on June 13, 2023 at Villa Maria Hurley, Wisconsin.
Bob was born on June 26, 1927 in Ironwood Michigan to parents William and Helmi (Lake) Nylund. He was a proud World War II veteran, serving in the Navy Seabees in the Pacific Theatre. He was a perpetual salesman and wrote three books in his nineties which are available on amazon.com (search for Bob Nylund). He was known as “Old Grateful Bob” for his 42 years of sobriety. He was a kind and friendly gentleman to the end. An avid golfer, he golfed 1000 holes each year into his late 80’s.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brother Everett, daughter Mary Beth and wife Ruth (Johnson) Nylund.
He is survived by his Aunt Judy Lake; daughters Marcia Kuehl, Greta Nylund; son-in-law Greg Kuehl; grandchildren Jacob Bilodeau, Hannah Hartung, Victor Kuehl, Katarina Boogaard; and great grandchildren Ellie Bilodeau, Benjamin Hartung, Lucy Hartung, Emilia Kuehl, Georgia Kuehl, Adrian Boogaard and Ander Boogaard.
The family thanks the kind and compassionate staff at Villa Maria for the care and comfort they gave Bob.
The visitation will be held at McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Friday July 14, 2023.
Bob was born on June 26, 1927 in Ironwood Michigan to parents William and Helmi (Lake) Nylund. He was a proud World War II veteran, serving in the Navy Seabees in the Pacific Theatre. He was a perpetual salesman and wrote three books in his nineties which are available on amazon.com (search for Bob Nylund). He was known as “Old Grateful Bob” for his 42 years of sobriety. He was a kind and friendly gentleman to the end. An avid golfer, he golfed 1000 holes each year into his late 80’s.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brother Everett, daughter Mary Beth and wife Ruth (Johnson) Nylund.
He is survived by his Aunt Judy Lake; daughters Marcia Kuehl, Greta Nylund; son-in-law Greg Kuehl; grandchildren Jacob Bilodeau, Hannah Hartung, Victor Kuehl, Katarina Boogaard; and great grandchildren Ellie Bilodeau, Benjamin Hartung, Lucy Hartung, Emilia Kuehl, Georgia Kuehl, Adrian Boogaard and Ander Boogaard.
The family thanks the kind and compassionate staff at Villa Maria for the care and comfort they gave Bob.
The visitation will be held at McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Friday July 14, 2023.