Retired Judge Robert A. “Badger 67” Kennedy, 81, of Crandon died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at the Crandon Nursing Home. He was born Sept. 4, 1931, in Rhinelander to Earl L. and Florence Pierce Kennedy. He is survived by his wife, Genny; sons Robert Jr. (Kathy) Kennedy of Crandon and Capt. Russell (Traci) Kennedy of Eagle River; a daughter, Elizabeth Geurts, DVM, of Randolph; a sister, Mary Jones of Niceville, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. On January 1, 1953, he played in the University of Wisconsin’s first-ever Rose Bowl appearance. He served in the Army from 1954 to 1956 with the United States Army. In 1989, he was appointed Circuit Court Judge in Forest and Florence counties, serving until his retirement in 2002. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Crandon with Rev. Michael Mathey officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Carlson Funeral Home in Rhinelander and from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the church. Burial will take place in the Crandon Lakeside Cemetery. A memorial will be established in his name and contributions may be directed in care of his family. (Carlson Funeral Home)