Robert E. “Bobby” Muhlig Jr., 48, of Herington, died Thursday at his home. He was born Aug. 26, 1964, to Robert Sr. and Judy (Catlin) Muhlig in Manhattan.

He was a lifelong resident of Herington and graduated from Herington High School in 1982. He was a supervisor for Hamm’s Quarries for more than 25 years. He loved hunting, fishing, archery, motorcycle riding, and spending time with family and friends.

He married Shelly Lynn Alewine on Aug. 12, 2004, in Sturgis, S.Dak. She survives at the home.

One son, Brett Muhlig, one stepson, Dustin Jensen, and one stepdaughter, Ashley Jensen, all of the home; one brother, Ryan Muhlig of Augusta; one sister, Jennifer Gordon of Wamego; his parents, Robert Sr. and Judy Muhlig of Council Grove; and two nephews and one niece also survive him.

A celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hilltop Auditorium in Herington, with Pastor Bill Peterson officiating.

A memorial fund has been established for Dickinson County Hospice.