Of Menomonee Falls, WI died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 82 on April 28, 2016, while at Heritage House in Menomonee Falls. Robert was born in Rosholt, WI on April 14, 1934 to Anton and Regina Kostuch. Robert was one of ten children, three girls and seven boys all raised on their family farm in Amherst. Robert married the love of his life of 60 years, Marge (nee Patoka) on April 21, 1956 and had three children.

Robert joined the Army Reserves as a cook in 1952 and served for 9 years. He completed his GED with the help of his family in 1982. He worked for Milwaukee Die Casting for over 40 years and retired in 1997.

Robert is survived by his wife Marge, his son Jeff (Jean) Kostuch, his youngest daughter Jennifer (Scott) Paape, and the joy of his last 13 years, his granddaughter Emma Paape. He is preceded in death by his eldest daughter Sally (the late John Jensen) Bonsack.

Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. Robert and Marge belonged to the Menomonee Falls Snowfalls Snowmobiling Club.

Visitation on Saturday, May 7 from 10AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30AM at GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH; N88 W17658 Christman Rd., Menomonee Falls. Private inurnment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery.