Robert Kobza Obituary

Robert Eugene "Bob" Kobza

Feb 26, 1948 - Jun 16, 2023

Wakeman

Robert Eugene "Bob" Kobza, 75, of Wakeman, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.

He was born Feb. 26, 1948, in Lorain, and was a 1966 graduate of Vermilion High School. He worked for the City of Vermilion's street department, married Kathy Rauh, and then served in U.S. Army from 1968-1969. He then worked at Lorain Ford for 30 years and married Beverly Sue Boden. He was a lover of nature, animal welfare, and a great humanitarian. He was a motorhead and muscle cars were his passion. He owned several acres and enjoyed caring for his property and growing his garden, and he excelled at being a good uncle, neighbor, and friend. He enjoyed the outdoors and his dog, Buster, and Kitty. He was most proud to share in the life of his grandson, Nick, and see him become a loving young man.

He is survived by his son, Mac and his wife, Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza of Longmont, Colorado; grandson, Nick Kobza; siblings, Steve (Carla) Kobza of Berlin Heights, Vivian (Ty) Derrow of Cincinnati, June (Michael) Wilkins of Vermilion, and Betsy (Dan) Hector of Sun City Center, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Esther (Papp) Kobza; brother, Emery Kobza; and sister, Barbara Ohle.

Bob's celebration of life gathering will be 1 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Bob's home, 6248 State Route 303, Wakeman.

Arrangements are in care of Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Avenue, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857.