Robert J. “Bobby” Pencek

Last Updated on November 2, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

Robert J. “Bobby” Pencek, 88, of Kokomo, went home to be with the Lord at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Wellbrooke of Kokomo.  He was born June 23, 1938, in Monessen, Pennsylvania to Anton and Anna (Kuzniar) Pencek.  He married Karen S. “Tudie” Buettner on January 5, 1980, in Kokomo and she survives.

Bob was a graduate of the Norman Rockwell’s famous artist school in Westport, Connecticut. He was a very gifted artist in drawing and painting.  He also enjoyed woodworking and playing golf. 

In his younger years, he worked with his father in wallpaper hanging.  Bob retired from Precision Alloy Co. (PALCO) of Scottstown, Ohio with 32 years of service in 2012.  He was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan and enjoyed season tickets with his wife Karen for many years.  His most prized possessions were his Lionel train set and his 1949 Ford truck called “Mater”.  Some of his favorite foods were beans, wieners, pierogies, cabbage rolls, croissants with peanut and jelly, meat, potatoes and gravy and don’t forget the bread … ooo and cranberry celebration salad. Bob and Karen were also members of First Church of the Nazarene now One Church in Kokomo.

Surviving family include his wife Karen Pencek of Kokomo, brother-in-law, Jimmy Buettner of Galveston and many many many nieces and nephews.   Bob is preceded in death by his parents and 8 siblings.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2026, at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston with Pastor David Leeder officiating.  Friends and family may visit from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in the Center UB Cemetery near Young America.

Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com