November 16, 2020 at 11:53 a.m.
Robert Theodore Bourdow
Robert Theodore Bourdow
Bob served in World War II in the Navy and was stationed in the Philippines in 1945. He was always very proud of his service. After, serving in the military he went on to Michigan Tech and received a degree in forestry. He later married and relocated in the Wausau area where he and his wife raised four children. While in Wausau, Bob worked in real estate, owned commercial photography studio, and was a consultant for the Wausau papers. After his children were grown, Bob moved to Rhinelander where he worked at Marplex until he retired. After, his retirement, he worked part-time at Home Depot.
Bob loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, pistol shooting, and going to Hodag Park to watch the boats and people. Bob spent many hours taping old movies, especially old westerns. John Wayne was his favorite. He enjoyed going to McDonalds once a week with a group of friends. Thank you Tom DeValk, for being Bob's longtime friend, he really enjoyed your company.
Bob is survived by his sons, William Bourdow, Richard (Victoria) Bourdow, daughters, Jennifer Bourdow, Amy Gau, grandchildren, Jacob and Jessica Bourdow and Dana Gau. Bob is also survived by his beloved partner and friend of over 30 years, Judy Rice, her children Stephen (Michelle) Rice, Stevie, Mattea, and Murphy Rice, and Jenny (Michael) Chaperon. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Bob was preceded in death by his parents William and Katherine Bourdow, brothers, Miles and Lee, sister Anne, and nieces, Linda and Susan.
We would like to thank Dr. Brooks and the staff at the Friendly Village Nursing Home, especially those who took care of him on the 300 wing. You made his days there enjoyable. We would also like to thank Hospice who helped Bob in the final days of his life.
Due to the present situation services for Bob will be held at a later date. You may leave your private condolences for Bob's family at www.carlsonfh.com. The Carlson Funeral Home (715-369-1414) is serving Bob's family.
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