Robert "Bob" Zilla

Robert “Bob” Zilla, age 64, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, formerly of Webb Lake, Wisconsin and Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 4, 2023. He was a graduate of Simley High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars. Bob will be remembered as always being positive no matter what life threw at him. He could and would make the best of any situation and will be deeply missed. 

Preceded in death by father, Ray Zilla; and close friend, Darren Cole. Survived by son, Michael Zilla; mother, Brenda Zilla; siblings, Paul (Diane) Zilla, Veronica Zilla, and David (Anna) Zilla; longtime partner and companion, Michelle McPhillips; niece, Megan Zilla; nephews, Justin Zilla, and Adam Zilla; and longtime friend, Fred Lynskey.

Celebration of Life 5 PM with visitation beginning at 4 PM, Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80^th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016.

For those who would like to participate in Robert's service via livestream, you can watch the service on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM.  It can be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of this page, and "CLICK PLAY" to begin.  Please leave a message of support on our Tribute Wall to let the family know you were able to watch the service.  If you are having troubles with the Livestream, please accept our apologies, but the service will be available to watch later in the day.