ROBERT “BOB” KIDRICK

     Robert “Bob” W. Kidrick, 82, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Watertown Health Care Center.

     Memorial services will take place Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Hafemeister Funeral Home, with Rev. Ray Bezanson officiating. Family and friends may gather at Hafemeister Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #189. Memorials, if desired, may be directed to the family. Hafemeister Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

     Robert Wyman Kidrick was born April 29, 1940, in Black River Falls, son of Walter Sr. and Rachel Kidrick. Bob graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1957. He served during Vietnam in the U.S. Army. After serving, Bob attended UW-La Crosse, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Bob started his career as a Jackson County deputy and game warden. He then worked at Condura Construction in Okauchee as a welder, retiring in 2003. 

     Robert Kidrick married the former Karen Peterson Sept. 22, 1984, in Oconomowoc. She preceded him in death July 29, 2004. Bob was a member of American Legion Post 189. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and putzing around the house.

     Bob is survived by his significant other, Shirley Narlock; children Tammy Horack, Tina (late Timothy Wagner) Zastrow, Shane Patent, Kathleen (Dave) Shull and Daniel Duncan; grandchildren Kassidy Horack, Joshua Zastrow, Lucas Zastrow, Samantha (Kyle) Christiansen, Joseph (Rachel) Patent, Renee Shull and Brandon Duncan; sisters Janice Paar and Kathy (Dan) Drinkman; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

     Bob is further preceded in death by his parents; siblings Walt Jr., Kenny, Ike, Lila and Morgan; and siblings-in-law Terry, Robert, Ronald and Keith Peterson.