Robert Medved

ROBERT BOB MEDVED age 77 a lifelong Gary resident passed away Sunday February 11 2007. Survived by wife Connie of 56 years son Peter (Nancy) Medved of Portage two daughters: Daria (Craig) Young of Valparaiso Mary Lynn Medved of Gary five grandchildren: Adam Medved Kelly Kobylinski Matthew Kobylinski Constance Falatic and Hannah Ruder two aunts: Marge (late William) Blair of TX Maggie (late Art) Bryan of Demotte six nephews: Keith (Mary Beth) Medved Kevin (Susie) Medved Steven (Lynn) Medved Patrick (Becky) Medved Jack (Angela) Medved Mark (Mary Ann) Medved. Preceded in death by parents Frank and Mary Medved brother Francis BonieMedved. Robert was a lifelong member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church and CFU Lodge #170 a 3rd Degree member of Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #1347 a member and retired electrician from IBEW #697 and formerly worked at Circle R. Electric in Portage and a graduate of Tolleston High School Class of 1948 where he played baseball and basketball. He coached CYO basketball for many years at St. Michaels School and was devoted to his church where he spent a great deal of time as a maintenance man for Father Mike until his most recent health problems. He was an avid bowler and bowled in many state and national tournaments with the K of C and enjoyed playing golf and fishing. His fondest memories were the many fishing trips to Canada with his son and grandsons and looked forward to the summer vacations in Hayward WI with his wife Connie and all the grandchildren. He also relished the many trips there with his very close friends John Paczolt and Nick Jank at Johns lake cabin on Ghost Lake. His most treasured time however were the yearly trips to Las Vegas that he took with Connie during their marriage. Friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service 6360 Broadway Merrillville Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 2:30 p.m. and Prayer Service at 3:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Thursday February 15 2007 at 9:30 a.m. from Pruzin Brothers Chapel and 10:00 a.m. from St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church 557 W. 57th Ave. Merrillville with Rev. Michael Evanick officiating. At rest Calvary Cemetery Portage.

Robert Medved

February 11, 1930 - February 11, 2007