Born to Eternal Life on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the age of 74 years young with his adoring wife and loving family at this side. Bob was a hard working man throughout his career and proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. However, Bob always felt his greatest achievement was his family, as he considered himself a family man first and foremost. At the age of 15 Bob met the love of his life, Christine (nee Carson), who he married on September 13, 1969. They shared 53 years together having raised three children: Robert Jr., Tina (Rodrigo) Graham Sr. and Natalie Kartz. Followed by seven grandchildren Marissa (Robert) Stauss, Gregory, Allison, Brandon, Cassidy, Paige and Rodrigo Jr and two great grandchildren: Aliya and Parker. Preceded in death by his parents Ervin and Dolores Golata. Bob is further survived and will be missed by many family and friends.

Memorial Visitation FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 10:00AM-12:00PM at BANNER CHURCH 1500 S. West Ln, New Berlin. Memorial Service at 12:00PM. Interment to follow at Good Hope Cemetery.