Robert "Bobby" Emmes

Robert “Bobby” Emmes, 73, of Weston, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center-Weston.

He was born on April 3, 1949, to the late Helen (Erwin) Emmes in Wisconsin Rapids.  Bobby grew up in Wisconsin Rapids and graduated in 1967 from Lincoln High School.  He served in the U.S. Army and the reserves.  After his military service, he attended Northcentral Technical College earning a degree in residential design.   Later in life he moved to Wausau and in 2006 married Gayle Fust in a beautiful backyard ceremony at their Weston home.  He worked as a sales representative and driver for AGA Gas, Inc. and had other career interests from which he retired in 2009.

Bobby enjoyed his Harley (Mariah) and was an avid rider with his wife, Gayle.  They would frequently take road trips across the state with friends.  He loved his John Deere tractor and was highly known for his immaculate yard.  It was not unusual to see him on his hands and knees picking weeds and touching up the grass.  He was also a fan of wrestling, especially the Lincoln High wrestling team, the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, and NASCAR.  Bobby was a shot glass collector and had over 200 in his collection.  Most of all, he loved his granddaughters.  He would find any reason to come down and spend time with them, would often wrestle with them, and took them on many fun-filled adventures. He always enjoyed watching them dance in recitals.

Survivors include his wife, Gayle; daughter, Kara Volz; granddaughters, Lauren and Lilly; stepdaughters, Connie Gleason and Dawn (Jim) Steiner; sister, Pat Lauermann; he enjoyed a special bond with nieces, Amy (Bob) Umland and Pam (John) Schneider; nephews, Scott Trull and Joshua Lauermann, numerous great-nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren;  Betsy Emmes; and his dog, Maggie Sue.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Emmes; and beloved dog, Gabby.

Private family services will take place at a later date.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.