Marvin "Bob" Babler

Marvin R. “Bob” Babler, 65, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Rothschild, WI died Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Marshfield Medical Center – Eau Claire.

He was born January 16, 1955, in Tomahawk, WI to Marvin and Beverly (Knaack) Babler.

On July 29, 1978, he married Linda Nelles in Manitowoc, WI.

Bob was a Production Manager for Kolbe Windows and Doors until his retirement in 2019. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and being outdoors, camping and biking. After his retirement, Bob and Linda moved to Chippewa Falls to be closer to family.

Bob is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Kelly (Neal) Heckendorf of the Twin Cities, MN and Allison (Sam) Williams of Rice Lake, WI; grandchildren, Maren and Evan Heckendorf and Rosalind and Eddie Williams; brother, Bill (Sue) Babler of Mason City, IA; and sister, Barb (Tom) Goetsch of Wausau, WI.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, August 14 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, 44 E Columbia St., Chippewa Falls with Fr. James Kurzynski officiating.

Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.