Obituary of Robert Lee Waskoviak

Waskoviak, Robert Lee, Sr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw. He was 90 years old. "Mr. Waz" was born December 19, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Roy and Adeline (Blumenthal) Waskoviak. He married Linda R. Steele on June 27, 1998 in Saginaw, Michigan. She survives him. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and went on to earn a degree in agriculture from Michigan State University. Bob was well known for starting and managing the Saginaires Drum and Bugle Corp from its inception until the time of his passing and was also a long time member of the Kiwanis Club. But, what he really loved most was seeing and spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great grandchild. Surviving besides his wife Linda, is a son, Robert "Rob" Waskoviak Jr. of Flint; son, Roger (Ann) Waskoviak of Texas and grandson, Ryan (Allison) Waskoviak; son, Ramon "Ray" Waskoviak of Tennessee and grandson, Ethan (Lenet) Waskoviak of North Carolina; a step-son, Christopher Steele and granddaughters: Mercedes and Mariah Steele; a great grandson, Luis Enriquez; brother, Roy (Marilu) Waskoviak and their children, Mark, Julie, Jody, Troy, and Carmela and a brother-in-law, Paul Schaefer and his children, John and Susan. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Adeline Waskoviak; sister, Kae Schaefer and an infant brother, Russell Waskoviak . The family would like to extend a special thank you to Bob's nephew, Doug Stearns and all the wonderful doctors and nurses at Covenant-Cooper for giving Bob the absolute best care. MEMORIAL SERVICE: A Celebration of Life is being planned for the summer of 2021. In keeping with Bob's wishes, cremation has taken place. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Saginaires Youth Organization c/o Linda Waskoviak or a charity of the donor's choice. Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Waskoviak Family. please share your thoughts and memories with the family through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.