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Robert Witkowski Obituary
Robert D. Witkowski
Aug. 2, 1935 - April 21, 2021
MACKINAW - Robert D. Witkowski went peacefully to be with the Lord on April 21, 2021 at 6:50 AM. He had received a head and neck injury in a fall.
He was the Husband of the Love of his life, Jean Hayden Witkowski, who he married September 25, 1999, gaining her big family and lots of warm, fun family times with good food. Bob loved to tell jokes and make people laugh. He was a member of the Carpenter's Local 63 Union and worked at the power plant in Clinton, IL. Bob loved the Lord and people. He never met a stranger. He served as Chaplain for Deer Creek American Legion and felt honored to place new flags on five cemeteries in the area for Patriots Day.
His parents were Walter and Mary Witkowski, both deceased; sister, Dorothy Douglas who is deceased; and brother, Walter (Pat) of TX. His biological children: Bob (Sue) Witkowski of CO, Kathy Knoll, Paula Witkowski Porter and Kevin (Tina) Witkowski. Step-Children are Kevin (Gayle) Appel, Jan (Scott) Holmes, Kent Appel (deceased), Kurt (Ron) Appel, Kyle (Julie) Appel, Joy (Kurt) Lorch, Jennifer (Scott) Blair. Bob also has many grand and great grandchildren and his loyal fur baby, Joey the Maltese.
Bob loved to read and loved to watch the birds at the birdfeeder. He was a Master Gardener. Most of all, he was a friend to everyone he met. Bob had served our Country in the Coast Guard. Bob is survived by a dear friend, Wayne (Sherrie) Heisel of Hudson, who he considered to be a second son.
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Kathy Shepley
May 3, 2021
Bob,
Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Judy Ruff
April 30, 2021
Bob very sorry to read of your father's passing. My sympathies to your whole family.
Dave and Gail Benson
April 30, 2021
Bob - we are very sorry to hear of your father´s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Pat Renken
April 29, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family. May he RIP.
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