Robert Brovold

Robert J. "Butch" Brovold, 62, of 16529 County Hwy J, Chippewa Falls, Town of Lafayette, died Saturday, January 23, 2010 at his residence.

He was born November 15, 1947 in Chippewa Falls to Arlene (Sarazin) and James Brovold. He was raised in Chippewa Falls. He entered the U.S. Army on January 16, 1970 and attended basic training in Fort Benning, Ga. He then served as an Airborne Ranger in Vietnam until being honorably discharged May 26, 1972. Butch returned to Chippewa Falls after his service. He resided in New Auburn from 1991 until 1998 when he returned to Chippewa Falls. He was a Disabled Vietnam Veteran.

Butch married Jean Hippert on July 30, 1974 in Chippewa Falls. They were married 34 years and later divorced.