Date of Birth:
Saturday, June 1, 1929
Date of Death:
Monday, February 13, 2017
Age:
87 years old

Robert “Bob” Grabko

Robert “Bob” Grabko, 87, of Rochester, passed away at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester on Monday, February 13, 2017.

Bob was born on June 1, 1929 in Rochester to John and Gertrude (Adams) Grabko. He married the love of his life, Marcella Stecker, on December 29, 1956.  They were partners in life for 60 years.

Bob was a graduate of Lourdes High School and was a Lourdes Foundation supporter.  He attended Rochester Community College and the University of Minnesota.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in a MASH unit during the height of the Korean War.  Bob was a lifelong businessman operating alongside his wife in an antique and appraisal business for many years.  He was a lifelong fisherman, enjoyed time with family, travel, wildlife and outdoors and particularly at their north country cabin near Pine River, Minnesota.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Marcy; three sisters, Jean (John) Liegl, Joan (Ken) Brown, both of Rochester and Kathleen (Bob) Lushanko of Scandia, Minnesota and many beloved nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Gertrude Grabko, and his brother, Richard Grabko.

Bob had a love of life and a great sense of humor and personality that endeared him to all that met him. He will be dearly missed by his loved ones.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Visitation will be held one hour to prior to the Mass at the church on Saturday. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to St. Pius X Catholic Church or Paws and Claws Animal Shelter.