Obit: Kornesczuk, Robert “Bob” (? – 2021)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Kornesczuk, Stokosa, Swaney

----Source: THORP COURIER 29 Sep 2021

Kornesczuk, Robert “Bob” (? – 1 Sep 2021)

Robert "Bob" Kornesczuk passed away September 1, 2021, unexpectedly at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. Bob was born in Marshfield, WL, and grew up in Gilman on the family farm. Bob graduated from Gilman High School. Through his school years Bob enjoyed football, baseball, fishing and driving around. Shortly graduation, moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, working on a dude ranch and for Clark Ready-Mix. For his next adventure, Bob moved to California and began working at Hadrian Construction. Shortly after starting at Hadrian, Bob ventured on his own to open his own business "Bob K. Stukko" in Oceanside, California where he specialized in lath, scaffold and plastering. After many years in California, Bob made his way to De Pere, Wisconsin where he lived close to his family. Settling into his life in De Pere, Bob brought his beloved cats Duke and Daisy, later adding to his family with Darcy. Bob's love for his cats gave him a purpose and kept him going through his health struggles and dialysis appointments.

He is following the passing of his parents Tony and Marcy Kornesczuk; Brother Sam (infant); Maternal Grandparents Louie and Lottie Stokosa; and Paternal Grandparents Tom and Mary Kornesczuk.

Bob is survived by his sister Peggy (Lonnie) Swaney of De Pere; Billy (Michelle) of De Pere; He also is leaving behind his nephews: Christopher and Jacob Swaney, who lovingly called him "Uncle Awesome"; also numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A special thanks to Bob's lifelong friend Lisa, who stuck with him through many years and was by his side at the end of his days. Please join us in remembrance of Bob on Friday, October 1, 2021. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, with a service to follow.

Arrangements have been made with Cuddie Funeral Home.