Robert “Bob” Cottrill, 77, of Mayville, passed Feb. 25, 2025, at the Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.
Bob graduated from Baraboo High School in 1966 where he excelled in athletics. He played basketball at Milton College before enlisting in the Marine Corps. He proudly and honorably served his country during the Vietnam War from 1969 until 1971.
Bob’s desire to own his own funeral home led him to Mayville, where he opened the Cottrill Funeral Home. Bob also delivered gas for United Cooperative of Beaver Dam. In 2012, Bob sold his funeral home to Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service.
Bob served on the Mayville Fire Department, the first Mayville Audubon Days Committee, and numerous United Way Campaigns. He was a member of the Lion's Club, the Horicon Marsh Bowman's Club and the Mayville Gun Club. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mayville and a life member of Mayville American Legion Post 69.
Bob is survived by his daughter, Jill (Jesse) Close of West Bend; two grandsons, Deegan and Hayes Close; his son, Bryan (Reva Matz) McKenzie of Pewaukee and his children, Faith and Cameron; nephews, Todd Cottrill and Jim (Marybeth) Cottrill; and former wife, Annette Cottrill.
Preceding Bob in death include his parents, Lloyd and Ella; his brother, Don (Mary) Cottrill; and close friend, John Cushman.
VISITATION: Saturday, April 12, from 12 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. at the former Cottrill Funeral Home – 15 S. Walnut Street, Mayville, WI, 53050. Have a beer on Bob, enjoy some food, and share laughter and memories.
SERVICE: Military Honors will take place at the funeral home on Saturday at 2 p.m., followed by words of remembrance by Chuck McConnell and other family and friends.
Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Bob's arrangements. Additional information and Guestbook may be found on www.myrhum-patten.com.
