Robert KOGUT

1932 - 2016

TSGT. ROBERT KOGUT U.S. Air Force, Retired Robert Edward Kogut, 83, of Las Vegas, passed away April 8, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born June 4, 1932, to Joseph and Caroline (nee Kukla) Kogut, in Woonsocket, R.I. He married Belva Glee (nee Michael) in Lincoln, Neb. He worked as a sous-chef and butcher in multiple restaurants since 1975. He was a proud veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, retiring from the U.S. Air Force in 1969. Robert was preceeded in death by his wife; parents; two sisters; and four brothers. Robert is survived by his six children, Michelle (Ernie) of Springfield, Mo., Cynthia (Richard) of Las Vegas, Roberta of Nampa, Idaho, Michael (Tammy) of Derry, Pa., Teresa (Kyle) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Caroline (Michael) of Las Vegas. "Papa" also had five grandchildren, Leah (Michael), Monica, Andrew (Ling), Jessica (Andrew) and Nate (Jaclyn); and eight great-grandchildren. Papa's greatest loves were spending time with his family and watching Talan and Trey, "the boys" play sports. He was an excellent cook and sautéed everything in butter. Papa loved food and good coffee with flavored creamers. He had wonderful skills with knives and could sharpen one on an old steel to perfection. Although he lived in Las Vegas for 40 years and reveled in the details of the city he loved, earning him the nickname, "Mr. Vegas," he never lost his distinct Rhode Islander accent. He will be terribly missed by his many friends and loving family. The family of Robert Kogut wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Nathan Adelson Hospice and special family friend, Suzi Hummel, who lovingly and patiently cared for Papa until his death. Memorial service will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, May 16, at La Paloma Funeral Service, 5450 Stephanie St., Las Vegas. Burial following at 2 p.m. at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City.