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Robert Bukowski Obituary
Robert "Bob" Bukowski
September 2, 1944
November 4, 2023
Robert ("Bob") Victor Bukowski passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on November 4th, 2023, in Colorado Springs. He was raised in Sylvania and Toledo, OH, where he attended St. Francis de Sales High School (1962) and the University of Toledo (1966). After completing his master's degree at the University of Pennsylvania, he and his young family moved to Lake Oswego, OR, and later to Bellevue and Seattle, WA, where he spent most of his career as a general contractor for small commercial projects. After retirement, he and his wife Sheila moved to Colorado to escape the rain and be close to family, particularly his grandchildren.
Bob was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend with a mischievous smile and kind heart. He loved analyzing the stock market, debating nuances of almost anything, cheering on Seattle sports teams, walking his dog, and exploring new places. His love of garage sales, putting extra fries on his wife's plate, playing euchre, and being a good brother will be sorely missed. Those who knew and love him will carry on his legacy of wry wit, soft heart, and family.
Bob is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sheila Bukowski; children Elizabeth Bukowski and Allison (Brooke) Bukowski; granddaughters Brynn and August Bukowski; siblings Vic (Maggie) Bukowski, Greg (Tonya) Bukowski, and Joyce (Marty) Wilson; and many nieces and nephews. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Victor Bukowski and Mary Bukowski, and his sister Janet Wenning.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bob's name can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation (https://alzfdn.org/donate).
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Mike Taylor
June 9, 2025
I knew Bob in Lake Oswego and always remembered him as a happy, fun loving guy. Best of all I believe Bobs family knew how lucky they were.
Robin Towell Maillet
August 3, 2024
I was so sorry to read that Bob had passed. I worked for 10 years with Bob and learned much from him. I don´t think I will ever forget his smile. My heart goes out to Sheila, Beth and Alison.
Dale Woodard
December 17, 2023
Sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I worked with Bob for several years in Seattle and learned a lot, both in construction management and dealing with people. He was a good soul, a sometimes rarity in this business.
Edward Textor
December 3, 2023
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family. Grew uo as friends of the Bukowski family, but lost touch over the years. Tried to contact Vic over the years, but have been unable to reach him.
Sharon (Textor) Scribellito
November 25, 2023
Sending sympathy to the Bukowski family., so sorry for your loss!
We were neighbors on Trellis Way in Sylvania, Ohio. I know my brother Ed was friends with I think both Robert and Vic. I know through the years Ed, who lives in Maine, has unsuccessfully tried to get in touch family members. So sorry for your loss! God Bless.....
Rev. Ronald Olszewski
November 17, 2023
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and prayer on Bob's recent death. We were classmates at St. Francis and, though I have not seen him in several years, I do remember him well. His obituary describes him as I knew him: kind and gentle, very much in the spirit of our school patron, St. Francis de Sales. I shall remember Bob and all the family at Mass. Beginning next fall, we shall also remember Bob in our annual Mass for Deceased Alumni, Faculty, and Staff.
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