Robert F. Krzywosinski

Mr. Robert F. Krzywosinski, of Bay City, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday afternoon, January 25, 2017, age 88. The son of the late Frank and Alice (Plowdry) Krzywosinski, he was born on December 30, 1928 in Bay City. Bob graduated from Bay City Central High School. He went on to serve his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, where he was a Sergeant with the 31st Infantry Division. While stationed in Korea as a machine gunner during combat, Bob was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and a Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars. He was a Golden Gloves boxing champion in 1947. Bob worked at Banner Linen Service for 42 years and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He has been a longtime member of Corpus Christi Parish. Bob loved country and blue grass music, and was an accomplished Dobro player and singer. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed camping and spending his winters in Florida. On May 2, 1952 Bob married the former Barbara M. Nichols and she survives his passing along with two children, Alice M. (Rod) Gerard and Robert (Holly) Krzywosinski, Jr., all of Bay City; six grandchildren, Zachary, Tarin, Calvin, Cam, Karli and Cagney; two great-grandchildren, Gavin and Aiden; a sister, Jean Toth of Bay City; a sister-in-law, Doris Jones of Birch Run; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Bob was also preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Harvey (Carrie) Krzywosinski; and a brother and three sisters, Roy Krzywosinski, Joanne Schultz, Joyce Charbonneau and Judy Krzywosinski. The Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Corpus Christi Parish, Holy Trinity Church. The Celebrant will be Rev. Fr. Robert J. Kelm followed by Military Honors conducted by the U.S. Army and the Bay County Veterans Council. Visitation will be at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. www.gephartfuneralhome.com