Robert W. Koot

KOOT, ROBERT WILLIAM, “Bob”, "Papa", age 85, Scalp Level, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 5:22 P.M., at Windber Woods. Born October 22, 1938, in Windber. Preceded in death by father, William Koot; mother, Ann Czajkowski; step-mother, Ann Slavick, and numerous aunts and uncles for whom he cared deeply. Survived by loving wife and best friend, DONNA (Berkey) Koot, high school sweethearts, who were married for 64 years. Children: BRENDA, wife to George Hancock; DANIEL, husband to Mary Jane Koot; VICKY, wife to Richard Blasic. Grandchildren: Matthew (Kerri) Koot; Cory (Bethany) Hancock; Kaitlin (Andrew) Sotosky; Breanna (Jordan) Schrock; and Erik Blasic. Great Grandchildren: Macy Koot; Mya Koot; Hank Sotosky; and more coming soon… Also survived by sister, Jean (Marlin) Berkey; sister, Pearl (Stanley) Percosky; brother Edward (Roseann) Koot; and step-sister, Patricia Reese. Bob was a 1956 graduate of Windber High School. He started his career in retail at Eureka Department Store. He then worked as the store manager for Kinney Shoes for 35 years. He also worked as a manufacturer at General Kinetics Inc. After retirement, he worked part-time driving school vans for the Windber Area School District. Bob was trustee of The John and Ann Koot Foundation, providing seniors transportation free of charge with the Koot Karts. As trustee, Bob oversaw multiple charitable contributions in the Windber community. Bob was an extraordinary family man—the rock of the family—bringing the family together. Importantly, he never missed one of the grandchildren’s various events, sports games, or school functions. He took a lot of pride in his grandchildren. Throughout his life, Bob enjoyed racing cars, hunting, shooting, fishing, camping, listening to Polka Music, bowling, playing the trumpet, and playing Pinochle. He was an active member of the Windber Polish Falcons (Nest 97), the Windber Argument Club, and the Windber, Tire Hill, and Paint Borough Sportsman’s Associations. Bob was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Windber, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and helped with the parish fish fries and where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M., on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Interment, St. John Cantius Catholic Cemetery, Windber. Friends and family received from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Online condolences may be offered at (Kisielfh.com). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Paint Borough Sportsman's Association. P.O. Box 4, Windber, PA 15963

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