Robert Allen "Bob" Nowak
Robert Allen "Bob" Nowak
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Bob was a proud veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, a commitment that reflected his deep sense of duty and love for his country.
For most of his professional career, Bob worked as a sales representative for 3M, where his natural gift for conversation and genuine interest in people made him not just successful, but beloved by clients and colleagues alike. He had the rare ability to talk to anyone, at any time, for any length of time.
As an avid music lover, Bob delighted in creating personalized mix CDs for clients and friends, carefully curating songs he thought they would enjoy.
An active man who valued friendship and camaraderie, Bob spent many years playing racquetball with his friends, followed by long lunches filled with laughter and cigars. In recent years, he discovered pickleball and embraced both the sport and the vibrant community that came with it.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 53 years; his children, Bob (Kate) and Stephanie (Tony); his brother John (Reggie); his sister-in-law Nancy; his brother-in-law Dennis, many nieces and nephews; and five cherished grandchildren: Maura, Gavin, Alex, Natalie, and Liam, who knew him as a proud and loving Papa.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Bob's honor at a later date.
Arrangements Entrusted to Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home of Wickliffe (440) 943-2466.
To leave condolences for the family, please visit www.orlandodonsanteprevitefh.com.
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Ted Lemanski
January 17, 2026
Bob was a great friend; we worked for 3M out of the Clevland Branch for many years. Bob was a true professional sales representative and creator of the "Art of the add on." Our Branch meetings and Sales Incentive Trips were a lot of fun. Bob was always up for talking about music, a good debate and a beer. Bob will certainly be remembered and missed by all.
Jackie Frazza
January 16, 2026
God Bless Uncle Bob. He was a male role model. He was a man I admired and loved. He will be in our hearts forever.
Dawn Irvin
January 13, 2026
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Bob will live forever in our hearts.
Steve Wollak
January 13, 2026
I was a long time associate of Bob´s at 3M Co. he was a great guy and a true professional. He will be sorely missed by many of us!
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Nancy Campola
January 13, 2026
Beam me up Scotty
Nancy Campola
January 13, 2026
What can you say Bob was a great guy he and Ginger were a great pair he was a wonderful person he was a great dad he's a great uncle weird in his own way but aren't we all he was a character and for him to have come back repeatedly into this family is just incredible and how lucky we were to have him I've known Bob since I was 12 I was in their wedding my son and his children play together sometimes we had different opinions on things but we still loved I'm sad for my sister that she needs to spend the rest of her life without him but the memories will always be there and Bob will always be a part of everyone's life even though he physically can't be here we will always talk about him we will always have good times sometimes bad times talking about him making fun of him and he just took it all in stride we all miss you and love you Godspeed
melissa nowak
January 13, 2026
I´m very sad to see the passing of my Uncle Bob. My family has a lot of cherished memories and my father will miss his brother very much. My mom and dad always enjoyed coming to Ohio to stay with my Uncle Bob and aunt Ginger. That was some of the best memories that they had. I have not lived in Ohio in over 40 years and I was very young when we moved away, but I will always have very fond memories of my uncle and swimming in his pool and his fabulous Fourth of July parties. Sending lots of love to the family and aunt Ginger. Fly high Uncle Bob
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