Robert Wayne Hollman Bob, age 77, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. A time to share memories of Bob will be held from 2:30 to 3 p.m. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin at a later date.
Bob was born May 1, 1934 in Adams, Wisconsin to Albert and Eva (Lish) Hollman. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1952. On October 2nd 1952, Bob married Betty Oczachowski. Bob and Betty lived in De Forest, WI for 24 years. Bob was a crane operator for 45 years working for Findorff, Lunda, and Kraemer Brothers. Bob was a very proud member of Operating Engineers Union 139. He returned to Adams County in the mid-1970s. Bob retired from Lunda in 1998.
Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends and family at the local pubs. Bob was a proud joint owner of B&M Ranch in Wyoming. Bob could always be recognized by his immaculate truck.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Eva; brother, Gaylord; and grandson, Joseph W. Hollman.
Survivors include his daughter, Cheryl Theis and Bill Spahn; son: Mike Hollman and Sissel James; Grandchildren: Heather Theis, Chad (Renata) Theis, Megan (Will) Bredeson, Brandy Hollman and Kris Hollman ; Great-Grandchildren: Makayla Raether, Ashtyn Hillestad, Ryli Theis, Karli Hollman, Monroe Hillestad, Tripp Theis, Balin Hillestad, and Blayne Bredeson; Sisters: Alice Roller, Carol Lyman, and Jeannie John.
Further survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as his special friend Lela Hussey.
A special thank you to Dr. Ann Trayner of UW Hospital and Clinics, Hospice Touch, and his special companion from Home Instead, Shirley Wagner.
Memorials in memory of Bob can be sent to Hospice Touch, 321 Butts Ave. Tomah, WI 54660
Dad, you will forever be in our hearts and were looking forward to the day we meet again in heaven.
Love you Dad.
RWH Investments LLC We got it dad thanks to you!!
Home Instead…..
Thank you for making Meg’s dreams come true…it’s only because of you…
I love you dad
Had one for you!!
Miss calling you dad….
I love you dad!!
It’s my birthday today dad, I will miss your phone call and your birthday card. Happy New Year. I love you dad. Cher
Cheryl and Mike-Bob will be greatly missed by many in the community. He was always out & about to have his beverages. We had many together at the "Spot" as he would tell me how wonderful you two were. God bless.
Our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with your family . We have special memories of Bobby and always enjoyed his visits with my folks, Carl and June (Hollman) Hanke. May your treasured memories be of comfort . Gary and Carlette (Hanke)Machan
My deepest sympathy goes out to Bob’s family. He was a great man & he shall be missed. Till we meet again Bob 🙁
Rest in peace,we will remember the good times we spent together.
Betty
I remember meeting him when I was with my dad (Joker/Mert). My thoughts go out to his family.
I love you dad….Cher
We are really going to miss you. Had a lot of memories through the years.RIP Uncle Bob
Will always all the Good times we had Together.
I am going to miss you so.
Rest in Peace
All My Love Joannie
Will always remember our talks. Rest in Peace my Friend.