Robert L. “Bob” Kuta, 83, of Marysville, died peacefully Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness with Parkinson’s disease.
Throughout his life, he was an avid water skier and dance skater. He was an active member of the Marysville YMCA, a die-hard Chicago Cubs and Bears fan along with Notre Dame.
He also enjoyed inline skating and loved traveling to Disney World, where he even competed in the inaugural inline skating marathon where he placed third in his age group.
He retired from the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty as a computer programing manager. He dedicated his life to working with the youth from Cub Scouts to coaching baseball and speed skating.
He was a proud veteran serving in the United States Navy.
Hewas born Dec. 9, 1935, in LaPorte, Indiana, to the late Lawrence A. and Genevieve Pawlik Kuta. He was also preceded in death by a brother Richard Kuta.
He is survived by his wife, Carroll D. Kellar Kuta, whom he married Aug. 18, 1990; sons Brian (Koleen) Kuta of Colfax, Illinois, and David (Meg) Kuta of Westerville; a step-daughter, Bonnetta (Hector) Nicasio of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; grandchildren, Daniel (Heather) Kuta, Elizabeth “Liz” Kuta, and Rachel Kuta; step-grandson, Antonio Nicasio; a great-grandson, Bradley Robert Kuta; sisters Gloria Jean Rodgers of Tennessee, Cindy Stockton of South Bend, Indiana, and Lori Culp of Herndon, Virginia; his former wife of 25 years, Nancy Kuta; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Barry Scott officiating. Internment will be held privately at Oakdale Cemetery. The Union County Honor Guard will provide full military honors following the service at the church.
A fellowship luncheon in Cana Hall will follow the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County YMCA in care of Ingram Funeral Home, which is completing arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed at www.ingramfuneralservice.com.