Harlingen, Texas
1947 - 2015
Robert B. LapkaHARLINGEN, TX. - Robert B. Lapka peacefully passed away on April 29, 2015.Robert was born in Cornberg, Germany on March 30, 1947. Bob and his parents immigrated to La Porte, Indiana in 1950. They later moved to Chicago, Illinois where Bob attended St. Nicholas Cathedral School and...
Read MoreI am Robert's cousin from Poland, we have only seen each other once in our lives. We did not know that Robert died, we are very sorry about that. Robert's mother's sister Katarzyna lives in Poland and I am her son. Rest in peace Robert.
Dariusz Chamik
April 23, 2025 | Family
A true gentleman and great friend, calm seas and fair winds, Captain Bob.
Richard Burke
January 05, 2016
Sincere condolences. I worked with Captain Bob in Lagos, Nigeria and Port Gentil, Gabon. Bob taught me a lot and had a positive influence on my career. Rest in peace sir. Regards to family, Darryl Welch
Darryl Welch
October 24, 2015 | Irvington, AL
Capt. Bob was and will always be my Capt.
He save my job more than I know and will always be a very big influence in my daily decisions!
ivan vaught
June 27, 2015 | Ladoga, IN
Captain Bob was a great guy I met him many years ago A great guy My condolences to his wife and family.
Carolyn Gray
June 08, 2015 | McAllen, TX
Go well Commander! I will never forget the good times we had in Cape Town. The world will be a much lonelier place without you.
Henre Pretorius
June 07, 2015
My deepest condolences to you and your daughter Mrs Lapka... You all will be in my prayers in this difficult time...
frances alcala
May 11, 2015 | Harlingen, TX
My deepest condolences and thoughts go out to the entire Lapka family, especially to my former Harlingen South High School teacher in Business Information and Management, Ms. Janaan Lapka. I am very sorry for your loss.
Eliud Cardenas
May 07, 2015 | TX
So very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Susie Ashcraft
May 06, 2015
