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Robert F. “Bob” Nault, age 67, of DeForest, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home, surrounded by friends and family. Bob was born on May 8, 1958, in Milwaukee, WI the son of Alfred “Jerry” and Elaine (Burke) Nault.

Bob was united in marriage to Fay Lautenbach on May 6, 1989, in Reedsburg, WI. He enlisted in the Wisconsin Army National Guard in 1976, retiring in 2000. Bob worked as a field service technician on industrial air compressors, culminating with Ingersoll-Rand, retiring in 2013.

Bob loved classic cars, attending car shows, snowmobiling, and motorcycle trips. He also was an avid Wisconsin sports fan, especially the Milwaukee Brewers. Bob also loved spending time up North at the cabin, fish fries at Lisa’s, Jordan Pub and beers at Family Tradition. In general, shenanigans with the boys.

Bob is survived by his wife of 36 years, Fay; his daughter, Megan (Brandon Sharp) Nault; siblings, Joan (Tom) Colla, Margaret (Tom) Braier, Jerome “Jerry” (Patrice) Nault, Steve (Dawn) Nault, and Richard “Dick” Nault; sister-in-law, Lori Nault; and many other, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Fred Nault; and his beloved dog, Shadow; cat, Tiger and his grand-cat, Sterling.

A Celebration of Life for Bob will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Daly’s Bar and Grill, 1086 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie. Interment will be held at a later date at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, King, WI.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff from Agrace Hospice, especially Jen, Sumaya and Melissa, for the exceptional care they gave Bob.

Robert Nault

May 08, 1958 - January 22, 2026

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