Robert Joseph Kuczynski

Robert Joseph “Bob” Kuczynski, 61, Poynette, WI, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 30, 2014, in his home. He was born in Rockford, the son of Karl and Norma (Best) Kuczynski. He attended St. Stanislaus Grade School and Rockford East High School. Bob married Lynn Gardona on April 6, 1974. He worked at Elco Textron for many years and previously for the Smith Oil Company. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He always looked forward to his annual trip to Lake Kegonsa and also enjoyed riding his Harley.
Survived by his son, Corey Kuczynski of Rockford; his daughter, Robin (her fiancé, Chad Heimerl) Kuczynski of Monona, WI; his brothers and sisters, Nancy (Mike) McCallips of Durand, Pat (Dick) Smith of Belvidere, Tom Kuczynski of Poynette, WI, Mary (Mark) Tomlinson of Gurnee, Mark (Karen) Kuczynski of Loves Park, John (Kathy) Kuczynski of Rockford, Karl (Denise) Kuczynski of Rockford, and Joe Kuczynski of Rockford; his former wife, Lynn Kuczynski of Machesny Park; his brother-in-law Ray Examitas, his brother-in-law, Nino (Karen) Gardona, his sisters-in-law, Marylou (Mike) Moore and Pam (Joe) Bohn, numerous nieces and nephews; and his long-time friend, Terry Hargraves. Predeceased by his parents; his sister, Diane Examitas; his step-mother, Shirley Kuczynski; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Vita Gardona. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, with Reverend William R. Wentink officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded after the services. Visitation from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M., Wednesday at the funeral home. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.