Robert Chitko Obituary
He was born April 29, 1950 at Oviltz Hospital in Laona, WI, son of the late Stanley and Mary (Pisczor) Chitko. Bob graduated from Goodman High School in 1968 and went on to attend Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, earning an Associates Degree in carpentry. He married Catherine M. Swanson on December 15, 1979 at the Union Protestant Church in Goodman. Bob was a carpenter by trade and worked for Czech Construction in Green Bay and Paul Lundy in Iron Mountain for many years.
Bob built the family home, including its kitchen cabinets and raised-hearth fireplace as well as his daughter Kara's monument; a true labor of love. Bob was a honky-style polka music enthusiast and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. "Baker Bob" baked many a Grandma's chocolate cake, red velvet cake or cheesecake for family birthdays. And apple pie - oh my!
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Cathy; 2 sons, Roger Chitko (fiance Konnie Howell) of Armstrong Creek and Stefan Chitko (fiance Kristi Stec) of Niagara; 2 brothers, Stanley (Kathleen) Chitko and Dennis Chitko; a sister, Barbara (Quinn) Vanden Heuvel; a brother-in-law, Robert Swanson (Marilyn Byrne); a grandson, Cole Chitko; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bob was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kara Chitko; a sister, Diane Rochon; a nephew, Eric Swanson; and a brother-in-law, Roger Swanson.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9:00 until 12:00 noon at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in Armstrong Creek, WI. A prayer service will follow at 12:00 noon at the church. Fr. Soja Joseph will officiate. Burial will be in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Armstrong Creek.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory.
Condolences may be expressed to the family of Robert "Bob" Chitko online at www.ernashfuneralhome.com
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.
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Sally Chitko Doherty
April 12, 2025
My sister and I Kathy and Sally Chitko from Florida didn't know our lovely family in Armstrong Creek until a few years back and I'll never forget my cousin Bob the Polka King and dancing with him...he's now in heaven with our other Chitko's and my Dad, Ben...rest in peace
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Kathleen Boucher
April 9, 2025
Sorry to hear about Bob your family will be in my prayers ! Kathleen (Fatla ) Boycher
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