Robert "Bob" A. Pekofske

Robert "Bob" A. Pekofske Sr., 87, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

Robert was born July 15, 1935, in Rolling Prairie to the late Anthony “Tony” and Mamie (Dudeck) Pekofske. 

Robert was a lifetime farmer and worked construction helping build the Toll Road.

On January 14, 1956, Robert married Verna L. Selvidge who preceded him in death on October 27, 2011.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Joyce Pekofske of Rolling Prairie, Indiana; a son, Robert A. (Patricia) Pekofske Jr. of Rolling Prairie, Indiana; grandchildren; Bobbie Corley, Daniel (Chrissy) Corley, David (Jennifer) Pekofske, Jason, (Melissa) Lovely, & Stefanie (Scott) Biller; great-grandchildren; Caylee, Carley, Candice, Jade, Kaytie, Thomas Madison(Jake), Katrina, Savannah, & Clara; and a sister, Margaret Thompson of New Carlisle, Indiana. He was preceded by his parents; wife; and a sister, Patricia Bolakowski. 

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2022, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana. 

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the funeral home, where visitation will be one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow at St. John Kanty Cemetery, Rolling Prairie, Indiana. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. 

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