Robert J. Ziolkowski, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born July 5, 1942 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Edna and Andrew Ziolkowski.
He attended Benton High School. Bob married Janice Blanchard on November 9, 1961 in St. Joseph. Bob worked many years as a Butcher for Dugdale's and other local custom meat shops. He will most be remembered as longtime owner of Bob's Bait. Bob's hobbies included hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include wife of 61 years, Janice Ziolkowski, of the home, their children, Steven (Polly) Ziolkowski, Chuck (Laura) Ziolkowski, Sherri (Mike) Kretzer, and Kerri Ziolkowski-Elrod, all of St. Joseph, grandchilren, Steven, Tyler, Sadie, Jake, Sami, Drew, Kaidyn, Makayla, Edward and Kieara, 13 great-grandchildren, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Danny and Vicki Blanchard, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and will be 10:00 am, Friday, April 21, 2023 at Rupp Funeral Home. Mr. Ziolkowski will be cremated under the direction of Rupp Funeral Home.
