Robert Bobby Lee Cavanaugh Jr., age 57, of Adams, Wisconsin died Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at the Wm S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Friends may call at Roseberrys on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Military Honors will be given by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Interment will be at a later date at the Gould Rock Cemetery, Grand Marsh, Wisconsin.
Bobby was born May 26, 1953 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Robert and Wilma (Johnson) Cavanaugh Sr. He attended Grand Marsh Grade School and Adams-Friendship High School. Bobby served in the Army following school. He lived in Milwaukee where he went to school, and then lived in Maine and Florida before moving back to Wisconsin in 1985. Bobby worked for Bula-Gieringer Farms.
Bobby enjoyed reading, swimming, helping others, and being outside.
Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Robert Cavanaugh Sr.
Survivors:
Mother: Wilma (Rhiney) Miller of Mauston, Wisconsin
Son: Joseph (Rachel) Janisch of Naples, Florida
Sister: Shirley (Robert) Follen of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Sister: Peggy (Gene) Johnson of Hartford, Kentucky
Sister: Nancy (Jeff) Saferite of San Antonio, TX
Brother: Roger (Bonnie) Potter of San Antonio, TX
Brother: Gary (Sandy) Potter of Upland, CA
Brother: Ron Potter of Henderson, NV
Brother: Dan (Marlyn) Mattison of Aberdeen, SD
Brother: John (Sally) Cavanaugh of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Sister: Cindy (Dean) Gore of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Brother: Mike Cavanaugh of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Brother: Jim Cavanaugh of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Brother: Arnie (Debbie) Cavanaugh of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the family are appreciated.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visitwww.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
So sorry to hear this.Bobby was such a sweetheart-my teenage crush. He will forever be in my memories.
You were a good friend Bobby and you will be missed by all, God be with you.
Thanks for all the fun and friendship Bobby. May you now find peace.
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. BOBBY WAS AN AMAZING PERSON AND EVEN THOUGH I ONLY KNEW HIM FOR A COUPLE YEARS HE ALWAYS MADE ME SMILE. BOBBY YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY.
sorry to here about bobby
We are so sorry. Please know each of you are in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts today…and will be in the difficult days ahead. May the Lord comfort each of you. We love you all! Sorry we aren’t there with you today. Our Love, Dan and Marilyn
Rest in Peace my friend.
I am sorry I can not come back I hope you all take care and I miss you all and I am so sorry about Bobby. Love and miss you all.
so sorry yo here about bobby
sorry for your loss joe, never an easy time no matter how we get there.
Our sympathy to the Cavanaugh family.
One more angel in heaven. You have no idea how much you will be missed. You will always be in our hearts and on our mind. To your family: We are so sorry for your loss. Know he was a great man and he made a huge impact on our lives.
You will be miss my friend. To your family I am sorry for you lose.
we had many good times together working. he will be missed by alot of people. my prays go out to his son and family.josh buck kirsenlohr
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. RIP Bobby!
To Bobbys Family-Went to H.S. with Bobby-always had a smile. Am so sorry for you loss. May time & love bring you peace. Evie (York)Johnston
riP BOBBY, YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND THAT WOULD HELP ANYONE THAT NEEDED HELP. YOU WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES.
You were a good man and I miss you, Bobby! My thoughts are with the family! Love you guys!
RIP Bobby! Thoughts and Prayers go out to all of Bobby’s Family. He was such a nice guy and will be missed by all who knew him.