Repko, Robert John “Rob”

Rob passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the Windsor Regional Hospital – Metropolitan Campus at the age of 61.

Rob was the son of Carole (nee King) and the late John (2020). Loving Big Brother to Karen & Paul.

Rob spent a lifetime playing in the dirt and was born to be a farmer. Rob has cared for hundreds of acres of farmland in the Kingsville/ Gosfield area, growing mostly corn, wheat, soybeans, tomatoes and grapes. He volunteered for many farming associations.

Rob’s pride and joy was his 1916 Steam Engine Tractor that he fully restored. He was proud to display this tractor at the annual show at the Essex County Steam and Gas Museum, using his steam tractor to power the sawmill. Rob also served on the Executive for the Museum.

Rob enjoyed hunting, fishing at the Kingsville Dock and ice fishing. Rob has been a long-time member of the Kingsville Hunt Camp in Loring.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Kendrick Funeral Home – Kingsville Celebration Centre, 91 Division Street South, Kingsville, ON (519-733-4111). A private family burial will take place.

Donations in memory of Rob to the Essex County Steam Gas Engine Museum, 11081 11th Concession, McGregor, ON N0R 1J0 or to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation, 2220 Kildare Rd., Windsor, ON N8W 2X3, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Service Details

Visitation

When
Sunday, June 5, 2022 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Location
Kendrick Funeral Home – Kingsville
91 Division St. S
Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 1P5

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Second Visitation

When
Sunday, June 5, 2022 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Location
Kendrick Funeral Home – Kingsville
91 Division St. S
Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 1P5

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Interment

Location
Kingsville Memorial Gardens

Notes
A private family burial will take place

Donations
Donations are being accepted for:

* ESSEX COUNTY STEAM GAS ENGINE MUSEUM (ESSEX COUNTY STEAM & GAS ENGINE MUSEUM)

* WINDSOR CANCER CENTRE FOUNDATION (WINDSOR ESSEX COUNTY CANCER CENTRE FOUNDATION)