Robert Walter "Bobby" Kuzniar, 73, of Churubusco, passed away on October 31, 2021, at his home.
He was born in Phoenix, AZ, on November 19, 1947, to the late Julius and Dolores (Warpinski) Kuzniar.
He spent his formative years in Oak Lawn, IL, and graduated from St. Laurence High School in 1965. After high school, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps. He served from 1966-1969, during which he was in Vietnam from December 1967 to January 1969.
He was a self-employed truck driver for over 30 years.
He was a member of the Churubusco American Legion and V.F.W., where he was the former Quarter Master.
He is survived by his daughter, Emily (Matthew) Poylio; his two sons, Aaron Kuzniar and Alec (fiance Emilee Gaerte) Kuzniar; two brothers, Dan (Cheryl) and Dale Kuzniar; his sister, Barbara Neiheisel; three grandchildren, Lucas, Julia and Elijah.
Funeral services will be on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco Chapel, with calling one hour prior to service.
The family will also receive friends and family from 4:00-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 4, 2021.
Burial will be at Thorn Cemetery, with military rites.
Memorials to Churubusco V.F.W.
Online note to the family at www.sheetsandchilds.com.