Robert Edmund Rutkowski

Robert "Bob" E. Rutkowski  85, of Stevens Point passed away on October 26, 2022. Bob was born on June 1, 1937 to the late Edmund S. Rutkowski and Florence E. (Kuplic) Rutkowski in Stevens Point.

Bob married Nancy L. (Helminski) Rutkowski on June 8, 1963 they have been married for 59 years. Bob attended St. Stanislaus elementary and P.J Jacobs High School.

Bob entered the U.S Army in August 1955 and served until August 1957. After serving in the army Bob owned and operated The United Bar on Strong Avenue for three years. Bob worked for the Copp's Corp as a store manager for twenty-three years, after which he bought, owned, and operated the Rosholt IGA for eight years. In retirement he ran the Rivers Edge Bar and Grill and drove Busses for Lamer's Bus Line.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Nancy, and one son Keith (Dawn) Rutkowski. Two sisters Deloris Baumann of Milwaukee, Patricia Hintz of Stevens Point. Two Brothers Thomas (Kathy), Larry (Joan) of Stevens Point.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother in laws Howard Baumann, and Donald Hintz.

He was a member of the St. Josephs Holy Name Society, also a member of The Knights of Columbus for sixty years. And the Stevens Point Elks Lodge for about 52 years.

Bob enjoyed cooking for large groups as he did for several years. He served at the St. Joe's family picnic serving between 600-700 chicken dinners each year, the Knights of Columbus, and Elks Lodge steak fry's, and the Holy Name breakfast.

Mass Of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 1709 Wyatt Ave, Stevens Point on Wednesday November 2, 2022, at 11:00am with Father Jeffery Hennes officiating. Visitation will be held at the St. Joseph's church from 9:30 am until the time of mass. Burial will follow at Guardian Angel Cemetery.  Pisarski Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the family. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com