Robert Michael Stefanka

Robert Michael Stefanka obituary, Utica, MI

Robert Michael Stefanka

Robert Stefanka Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors - Utica on Jan. 20, 2022.

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Robert Michael Stefanka, age 84, passed away on January 18, 2022. Beloved husband of Sally (nee Lalonde) for 62 years. Loving father of Susan (Bobby Meadows) Slaughter. Proud grandfather of Jamie Slaughter II, Crystal (Jason) Darwin. Dear brother of Marian Smiecinski, Debra (Jerome) Zaleski and Michael (Laurie) Stefanka. Robert is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Robert served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He loved to garden, fish and be out on the water. A visitation will take place at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road (3 Blks E. of Van Dyke) Utica, on Friday (January 21st) from 2pm-8pm. Funeral services will take place at the funeral home on Saturday (January 22nd) at 11am. Interment at Christian Memorial Cemetery in Rochester Hills.

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January 14, 2023

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January 21, 2022

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January 20, 2022

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Elaine Wandzel

January 14, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Elaine Wandzel

January 21, 2022

Smoky was always a pleasure to be around. Always has some good advice to help someone else. He will be missed by many.

Marian Smiecinski

January 20, 2022

My Deepest Sympathy to Sally and the family! We have all lost one of the greatest husband, father, grandfather, brother and best friend. We will always miss him. He was always there for me. It's going to be hard not to have him by my side. I love you so much Bob! XO XO

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