Robert W. Kleczka

Mar 27, 1971 – Aug 16, 2024

Service Details

Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at New Life Lutheran Church, 1520 Green Bay Road, Somers, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12:30 p.m. Lunch to follow.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances would be appreciated.

Robert W. “Rob” Kleczka, age 53, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, with his family at his side.

Rob was born in Racine on March 27, 1971, a son of the late Mitchell and Eldora ( Pagel) Kleczka.

He was self employed as a painter for many years.

A member of New Life Lutheran Church, Rob enjoyed going to the family cabin up north, attending car shows with Laura, fishing with Josh, and attending Megan’s orchestra concerts.

He also enjoyed hanging out with his “bud” Liam, going out for rides in his Dodge Ram truck, grilling out, and watching cop shows.

Rob is survived by his life partner and soulmate, Laura Wakefield; his brother, Bill (Kelly) Kleczka; a sister; his extended family, Kathy Wakefield, Marie (Steve) Janiak, and Megan and Josh Janiak. He is further survived by his cat, Tabby, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Along with his parents and pet companions, Teddy and Sweetie, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Mitchell Kleczka, Patrick Kleczka, June (Charles) Besler, Kathleen Tomasini, and Sue Towne.

Guestbook Entries

Laurie Dial Walls says

November 23, 2024 at 10:13 pm

So sorry to hear about Robert’s death i was hoping to unite with this side of my family. I’m daughter of Daniel Keleczka and Bernice Walls

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December 1, 2023

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