Robert A. Jakubiak was called to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving wife and family on October 22, 2026. Bob was born to Joseph and Ann Jakubiak on October 23, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; two half-sisters; twin brother, Richard and brother, Lester Jakubiak; three loving children, Colleen, Sandra and David Jakubiak; late wife, Kelly Kerdoot and stepdaughter, Paige Kerdoot.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Juckem; her three daughters, Mary (Greg) Moerbitz of N. Branch, MN, Glenda (John) Rindfleisch of Sheboygan, Jane (Chris) Gregory of Sheboygan; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; stepson, Judd VanVliet; brother, Joe (Jody) Jakubiak of West Bend; sister-in-law, Betty Jakubiak of New Berlin, sister-in-law, Jan (Robert) Rozema of Michigan; nephews, Jack (Debbie) Jakubiak of New Berlin, Joe (Sarah) Jakubiak of Waukesha, Mike (Hilary) Jakubiak of Chicago, Fred (Mona) Nicora of Cedar Grove and many great nieces and nephews.
Bob served his duty in the United States Air Force. He was also a business owner of the Z spot Bar and Grill in Milwaukee. He served as a firefighter and worked as a former researcher for the Citizens’ Government Research Bureau. Bob earned a Law Degree and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from UW-Madison. He ended his career as a professor of economics at MATC.
Bob was a member of Upton Social Club and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He enjoyed traveling both foreign and domestic. A few of his favorites were his trip to Niagara Falls where he met his present wife, Barb and a trip to Hawaii where he married his second wife, Kelly. In the last couple of years Bob and Barb enjoyed going on many bus trips and watching the boats, pelicans and ducks from his balcony. Bob also enjoyed going to many different restaurants and many cups of coffee a day.
The family would like to send a special thank you to his care givers, Dana, Jill, Abby and Angela for the loving care they gave to Bob and to Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for their compassionate care.
Visitation will be held at Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th St. Sheboygan, on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. Memorials to the Gathering Place at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls or Uptown Social Club are appreciated.
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