Robert B BLUMKA

26 JUN 1961 - 29 SEP 2015

• BIRTH: 26 JUN 1961, Chicago, Cook, IL
• DEATH: 29 SEP 2015, Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan

• MARRIAGE: 16 MAY 2009, Bridgeman, Michigan

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[N13311] Robert Blumka Jr.
June 26, 1961 - Sept. 29, 2015
BUCHANAN - Robert B. Blumka Jr., age 54, of Buchanan, died suddenly Tuesday, September 29, 2015, in his home. He was born June 26, 1961, in Chicago, IL, to Robert B Sr. and Barbara Mertes Blumka. He is survived by his mother, Barbara M. Blumka of Kalamazoo, MI; aunt, Barbara J. Blumka of Buchanan, MI; Daughters, Keri (Allen) Schrimsher and Le Anna Blumka, both of Buchanan; a Stepdaughter, Tara (Andrew) Peters of Baroda, Michigan; Sons, Joseph (Mary) Blumka of Clarkston, Michigan, and Michael Blumka of Buchanan; Sisters, Margaret (Reg) Alexander Indianapolis, Indiana, Brenda (John) Bultema - Kalamazoo, Michigan, Mary (Dan) Ward of Buchanan and Christine (Randy) Begeman of Portage, MI; Brothers, William (Judy) Blumka, Niles, MI, Bernard (Ben) Blumka Kalamazoo, MI; and one grandchild. On May 16, 2009, in Bridgeman, Michigan, he married Nikki Turner Blumka, who survives. Robert was preceded in death by his Father, Robert B. Blumka Sr., and a brother, Paul Blumka. Robert was employed as a machinist for Delta Machine in Niles, and his hobbies included farming and camping. A service celebrating his life will be Saturday, October 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. at Swem Chapel in Buchanan, Father Richard Altine of Saint Anthony Catholic Church officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery at a later date. A time to visit with the family will be Friday, October 2nd, from 4-8 p.m., also at Swem Chapel in Buchanan. Memorial contributions may be directed to the donor's choice. To sign his guestbook or leave a condolence message, please visit www.swemchapel.com. Published in South Bend Tribune on Oct. 1, 2015