Technik, Robert Joseph

Robert Joseph Technik, 77, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, by the Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.

Survivors include his children, Steven Technik of Charlotte, N.C., and Teri (Brad) Roalson and Connie (Drew) Hatfield, both of Cedar Rapids; sister, Joann (Bob) Matthiessen of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Sarah (Erik) Rosenwood, Joseph Technik, Sgt. Ben Roalson and Jacob Roalson; great-grandchildren, Ella Marie and Xander Rosenwood; nephew, Corey Matthiessen; and daughter-in-law, Kathryn Technik.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Joan.

Bob was born Sept. 11, 1935, in Cedar Rapids to Joseph and Ann Stejskal Technik. He enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Korea. He married Joan Jacobson on March 3, 1956, in St. Louis, Mo. He worked for J.F. Technik and Sons Painting and Decorating, FashionPar Homes, Straub Painting, and then retired from the Cedar Rapids school system.

Bob loved spending time with his family, vacationing and fishing on Otter Tail Lake and on the Wapsi with “Kubs.” He loved traveling to Chicago to see a Cubs or Bears game and was an avid Hawkeye fan.

Bob will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle. He was a kind, compassionate and caring friend to many and will be deeply missed.

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Published Oct. 20, 2012 in The Gazette