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Source Name: Daily Herald        
Article Title: ROBERT KERMAN Obituary (1952 - 2024) - Janesville, WI        
Date: March 29, 2024        
        
Robert "BoB" John Kerman, age 71, passed away unexpectedly in Palm Springs, California on March 20, 2024 as the result of a motorcycle accident. Bob was born on December 17th, 1952 in Chicago, IL. Heavily influenced by his parents Harold and Joan (Steiner), he developed a lifelong passion for business and the arts. He was constantly absorbing lessons from life through his experience and the guidance of his mentors. Leading by example was one of his greatest attributes.         
        
He and his wife Diane raised children. Both biological and inherited, all receiving the same love and attention. Following in the footsteps of his father, he took education seriously. He graduated from Niles North High School in 1971, then received a bachelor's degree from UW-Whitewater. From being a paperboy, to understudy, to a business owner, he always had a tireless work ethic. Businesses he has owned include Electrolarm Security Systems, JVLNET, Bobbleheads, BDK Properties, Back of the Yards Sports Complex, BKDK Management ... and of course, BoB and Diane's Back Bar. The Back Bar also hosts an annual charity car show, creating tens of thousands of dollars in donations to benefit animals and people in need.         
        
Bob is survived by his wife Diane (Rehr) of Janesville. Five children: John Kerman, Kyle Pucek, Joe Kerman, Laura Jane Meyer, and Jacob Zimmerly. He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Iverson Pucek. 

A Celebration of Life was hosted by **Jimmy Newquist, friend of the family, and lead singer of the band, Caroline's Spine.** Alongside the Rabbi from Bob's family's temple in Illinois, Jimmy also co-hosted the funeral service, at The Back Bar, 1901 Beloit Avenue, with an open mic for sharing of stories and acoustic music. People came from all over the country to pay their respects to Bob, and party it up at the Back Bar afterward, just as he would've insisted.**