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Robert Nawrocki Obituary
Robert "Bob" J. Nawrocki Sr., 82, of La Porte passed away unexpectedly at 2:36 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Franciscan Health Michigan City.
He was born Aug. 21, 1939, in La Porte, Indiana, to Leonard and Anna (Sanetra) Nawrocki.
Bob honorably served his country in the United States Army Reserves. He retired as a supervisor from NIPSCO.
On Sept. 19, 1964, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Porte, Indiana, he married Linda (Odle) Nawrocki, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Stephanie (Brian) Carpenter of Brighton, Michigan; one sister, Mary Ann (Phillip) Poczekay of Michigan City; brother-in-law, Steve Odle of La Porte; sister-in-law, Sue Odle of Goshen; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding in death were his parents; two brothers, James and Louis Nawrocki; one son, Robert Nawrocki Jr.; and brother-in-law, Donn Odle.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, 219-362-3100, with Pastor Bob Vale officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105, in memory of Robert "Bob" J. Nawrocki Sr.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Steve Miller
October 26, 2021
Enjoyed our years working together and socializing playing cards. May "The Sheriff" Rest In Peace. Will miss you much.
Mark Dranger
October 26, 2021
Condolences on the passing of a great guy and good friend. May Bob´s memory be eternal.
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