Robert B. Blumka

Robert B. Blumka, Jr., age 54, of Buchanan died suddenly Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in his home. He was born June 26, 1961 in Chicago, IL to Robert B., Sr. and Barbara (Mertes) Blumka. On May 16, 2009 in Bridgman he married Nikki (Turner) Blumka who survives. Robert is also survived by his mother, Barbara M. Blumka of Kalamazoo, MI; aunt, Barbara J. Blumka of Buchanan; daughters, Keri (Allen) Schrimsher and Le Anna Blumka both of Buchanan; stepdaughter, Tara (Andrew) Peters of Baroda, MI; sons, Joseph (Mary) Blumka of Clarkston, MI, and Michael Blumka of Buchanan; sisters, Margaret (Reg) Alexander Indianapolis, IN, Brenda (John) Bultema of Kalamazoo, MI, Mary (Dan) Ward of Buchanan and Christine (Randy) Begeman of Portage, MI; brothers, William (Judy) Blumka of Niles, MI, Bernard (Ben) Blumka of Kalamazoo, MI; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert B. Blumka, Sr. and a brother, Paul Blumka. Robert was employed as a machinist for Delta Machine in Niles and his hobbies included   farming and camping. A service celebrating his life will be Saturday, October 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. at Swem Chapel in Buchanan, with Father Richard Altine of Saint Anthony Catholic Church officiating. Burial will take place in Oak Ridge Cemetery at a later date. A time to visit with the family will be Friday, October 2nd from 4-8 p.m., also at Swem Chapel. Memorial contributions may be directed to the donor’s choice. To sign Robert’s guest book or leave a condolence message please visit www.swemchapel.com.