Mr. Robert R. Rak

Robert R. Rak, "Bob" of Yuma Arizona, formerly a resident of McKees Rocks, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the age of 76. He was the son of the late Peter and Ella Rak. In 1958, he married his childhood sweetheart, Audrey Lang Rak, who survives him. They were happily married for 57 years. He was the devoted father of Mary Alison (Gary) Sabo, Julie Ann (Jay) Crede, Robert William (Pam) Rak and the late Sandra Lee Pastin; proud grandfather of Jamie Leah, Jessica Lynn Crede and Lindsay, Mehalich and Anthony James Pastin; brother of Ronald (Jill) Rak and the late Kenneth and Arlene Rak. He was the uncle of Rachelle, Bethany and the late Renay Rak. During his career, he worked in banking and management for 42 years before retiring in 2001. He traveled throughout the United States and Canada with his wife in a motor home they called "Gypsy Journey." He lived bi-coastal for several years before making Yuma his permanent residence in 2008. He was a lifelong Steelers fan; he enjoyed bowling, skiing, sightseeing with his wife, crossword puzzles, computer games, Rancho Rialto activities, but none more than the love of family and friends. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, November 2nd, 9:00 am at St John Neumann Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: Amberly's Place (www.amberlysplace.com) or to Crossroads Mission (www.crossroadsmission.org).