Robert H. (Bob) Nesbitt

 Robert H. (Bob) Nesbitt, 89, of Black River Falls passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. He was born Jan. 16, 1937, to Percy and Leona (Johnson) Nesbitt in Virginia, Minnesota. 

Bob attended school in Virginia, MN, and graduated from high school in 1955. While in high school, he played football and baseball, and ran track. 

Bob attended the Michigan College of Mining and Technology, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering in 1959. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Erickson June 20, 1959. After living in various places in the Upper Penisula and Minnesota, they settled in Black River Falls, WI, in 1969 where they raised their three sons. 

After Jackson County Iron Company ceased operation, Bob moved back to Virginia, MN, in 1984 to continue work in the mining industry. Upon retirement, Bob and Phyllis moved back to Black River Falls in 1992. 

Bob was a member of the Black River Falls city council for nearly 20 years. He served as an alderman both in the 1970s-1980s and after returning to the city in 1992. He was a Little League coach and an active member of the United Methodist Church in his younger years. In addition, he enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and golfing. 

Bob is survived by his three sons, John (Chris) of Waukesha, WI, Michael (Sandra) of Auburn, WA, and James (Sandra) of Seattle, WA; brother Floyd (Joann) Nesbitt; sister Marilyn Charlson; sister-in-law Barb Nesbitt; five grandchildren, Trevor (Hiromi), Kyle (Sandra), Sara (Joel), Madison, and Zachary; two great-grandchildren, Evelyn and Eleanor; and many nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis; his brother, Lowell Nesbitt; and one granddaughter, Mackenzie. 

Visitation for family and friends will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at the United Methodist Church in Black River Falls. A funeral service will be held at the church at 2 p.m. Pastor Eric Taylor will officiate. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery. 

Torgerson’s Funeral Home of Black River Falls is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Memorials are suggested in Bob’s honor to Interfaith Volunteers of Jackson County, WI, or the American Heart Association.  

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