Robert James King

Robert J. King, 75, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, January 12, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital – Eau Claire.

He was born August 19, 1948, in the Town of Estella, Chippewa County, to Walter and Marion (Newbury) King. He was raised in Holcombe and attended Holcombe schools.  

After high school he served in the U.S, Army from May 2, 1968 until his honorable discharge on May 1, 1970.

Bob was a handyman and worked odd jobs over the years.   He was employed by Walter Brothers Lumber Manufacturing in Holcombe for over 10 years, until he retired in 1998.

Bob is survived by his brothers, Rodger, Walter Jr., and Jeffrey King; sisters, Debra Watson, Ann Finch, Rita King, Kathy Davis, and Susan King; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brothers, Mike and Bruce; brother, Patrick; and sisters, Linda Parkhurst and Wanda Olson.

Visitation will be held from 12 -1 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls.  A Prayer Service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will be held on Friday, April 12 at 1 p.m. at Cleveland Cemetery, Chippewa County with Military Honors conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to donor’s choice.