Fiechuk

Robert R. “Bob” Fiechuk of Lyndora, passed away quietly in his sleep after an extended illness on Saturday, April 23, 2022, in his home, surrounded by the love of his wife, children and grandchildren.

Bob was born on April 18, 1944, in Butler. He was he son of the late Alex and Anna (Szwanich) Fisher/Fiechuk. He was born and raised in Lyndora and lived on the Fiechuk homestead his entire life.

Bob was married to the late Mary Lou (Hovis) Fiechuk from 1964 until her death in 1984. They were blessed with two daughters, Jennifer (Fiechuk) Winchester and Christine Fiechuk. Jennifer (and her husband Craig) and Christine, survive him.

Bob remarried and his wife, Ellie Fiechuk, survives him. They were blessed with a son, David Fiechuk. Bob also was a wonderful father to Ellie’s two children, Joseph Berquist and Rebecca Berquist. This blended family of seven (and their pug, Darth Vader) also share eight precious grandchildren. David (and his wife Marisa and their three children), Rebecca (and her three children and their significant others) and Joseph (his older daughter and his fiancé Rhoda and their daughter) also survive Bob. He is survived by his two grandpuppies in Colorado and four grandkitties in Pennsylvania. In addition, he is survived by five sisters and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his first wife, Mary Lou; his parents; five brothers; and four sisters.

Bob was a Vietnam veteran and served in wartime from 1964 to 1966. He received the Combat Infantryman Badge along with many other medals during active wartime for his outstanding service and bravery. He was employed by Armco for 33 years. He retired as a turn foreman in the labor department in 1997. He also owned and operated Bob’s Auto Sales in Lyndora and Bob’s Auto Wrecking of Butler until the late 1990s.

Bob loved traveling with his wife and spent many vacations in Florida and Colorado, where he was joined by his children and grandchildren. At various points in his life, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He was always the supporting person behind the scene during all of the family and friend gatherings at his house over the years.

Bob was a lifetime member of the DAV. He enjoyed going to auctions, especially car auctions, and was always working on a vehicle in his spare time.

FIECHUK — Funeral arrangements for Robert R. Fiechuk, who died Saturday, April 23, 2022, are being handled through GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, 201 East Cunningham St., Butler. Public viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

A private funeral service for the family will be conducted at Geibel Funeral Home by Father Yurii Bobko of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Wednesday.

Interment will follow at North Main Cemetery, where Robert will be buried alongside his first wife, Mary Lou Fiechuk.

Bob was very affected and compassionate about the events going on in Ukraine. Donations can be made to the Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 21 Evergreen Road, Lyndora, PA 16045, to aid in the effort to help the people of Ukraine.

For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.

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