Robert J. "Bob" Nowak, age 79, of Toledo, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 26, 2016. He was born on October 20, 1936 to Thomas and Florence (Turski) Nowak in Toledo, OH. Bob retired from Textileather after 51 years of service. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Bob was an avid summer golfer, however his greatest love was billiards pool and a longtime member of APA for over 30 years.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Jenny Tresnan-Nowak; his children, Robert (Sherry) Nowak, Jr., Karen Fazio and Kimberly Theodorski; step-children, Donna (Keith) Germain, Cynthia (Keith) Douthit, Cheryl (Mary) Tresnan Reighard, Mary (Billy) Cameron, John (Jennifer) Tresnan, Jr., Patrick Tresnan and Jennifer Tresnan; 21 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, David (Sue) and Don (Sue) Nowak and canine companion, Foxy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sister, Patricia Rohen and brothers, Thomas and John Nowak.
The family will receive guests on Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Final Prayers will begin in the funeral home at 12:00 p.m. followed by his Memorial Mass will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Christ the King Church, 4100 Harvest Lane, Toledo, OH 43623 with Fr. Dominic Savyo officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob's memory to Christ the King Church.