Robert J. "Booby" Kirschbaum

 Robert J. "Bobby" Kirschbaum, age 72, of Prairie du Chien, died on  Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Prairie du Chien Hospital. He was born on April 2, 1937, in Glen Haven, the son of Albert and Rosella (Breuer) Kirschbaum. He was a resident of the Lori Knapp Home and worked at the  Opportunity Center in Prairie du Chien for many years. Bobby had a love for music and would play his harmonica if coaxed. His favorite things were Pepsi, chocolate chip cookies and white horses.

Survivors include his siblings: Don (Bernadine) Kirschbaum, Dickeyville; Ruth Mergen,  Bloomington; and many nieces and nephews and lots of friends. He loved everyone and everybody loved him.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Tom Mergen.

Funeral services were held on  Saturday, December 19, 2009, at  1:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in  Bloomington with Father Bart Timmerman officiating. Private family burial was in  Gockel Cemetery, Glen Haven Township. Friends called on Saturday, December 19, 2009, from 12:30 p.m. until time of services at the church. Martin Funeral Home in  Bloomington is assisting the family.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Lori Knapp Home and the Opportunity Center for all their love and care for Bobby. It was his home and he truly loved each of you.