Robert Joseph Samec's Obituary
Robert Joseph Samec, age 62, dear son of Helen Samec Roth (nee Svanda) and the late Bohumil “Bob” Samec; beloved brother of Linda Lash (Keith) and loving uncle of Kinsley and many aunts, uncles and cousins, passed away at his home Sunday, January 20, 2025.
Robert graduated Normandy High School and Kent State University where he drove a campus bus using skills acquired while working at Corllett Movers. He was currently working at Arrow International as a software engineer. Robert was a proud member and a past president of Sokol Greater Cleveland where he was a gymnast and heavily involved with the drama group, marionettes, and Czech folk dancers performing in various location across the U.S. including Ellis Island and Disney World. Camping was a happy diversion of his.
He stoically endured five years of dialysis before receiving a kidney transplant. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sokol Greater Cleveland, 4939 Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44127. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 9 at Sokol Greater Cleveland, 4939 Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44127. Gathering of Family and Friends at 2:00pm with memorial tribute at 3:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sokol Greater Cleveland at the above address.
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