Robert J. Kreiling

Robert J. Kreiling, 69, of Chippewa Falls died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at his home.

Bob was born April 3, 1946, in Chippewa Falls, to Anthony and Vera (Waldusky) Kreiling. He attended St. Charles Borromeo Grade School and McDonell High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from Sept. 1964, until Aug. 1969.

After his time in the Navy, Bob moved back to Chippewa Falls, and worked for many years at Reiter's Steak House on Lake Wissota. After Reiter's closed, Bob began working at Leinenkugel Brewing Company, where he was employed for 20 years.

In his free time Bob enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycle, fishing, woodworking and trips to Sun Dance, Wyo.

Bob is survived by his sisters, Nettie (Bill) Proud and Suzanne (Ron) Simet, both of Chippewa Falls; nephew, Brian (Cary) Proud of Chippewa Falls; great-nephews, Wyatt Proud and Logan Goettl; and other cousins; aunts; relatives; and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Tony Jr.

A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, 44 E Columbia St., Chippewa Falls, with the Rev. Aaron Sturgis officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Chippewa Falls. Military honors will be provided by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council.

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Chippewa Falls, is serving the family. Visit pedersonvolker.com to express online condolences.