Robert S. Grzechowiak

Robert S. Grzechowiak, age 79, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on October 10, 2026. He was born in Toledo on March 21, 1947, to Raymond and Virginia Grzechowiak.

Bob attended Rogers High School and proudly served his country as a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed for 35 years at Toledo Stamping, where he worked as a machine operator and forklift driver.

Bob was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church for 15 years, where he faithfully served as an usher. Affectionately known as “Radar,” Bob was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His kindness and willingness to help others were among the qualities that made him so special to those who knew and loved him.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Christine; his daughters, Angie Sawyers and Marisa (Pete) Nelson; five grandchildren and one great-grandson, Ezra; his brother, Joe (Francine) Grzechowiak; his half-sister, Susan (Joe) Musil; and his sister-in-law, Cleo Grzechowiak.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Grzechowiak.

Family and friends will be received at Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A funeral service celebrating Bob’s life will follow immediately at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be private at Resurrection Cemetery.

The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Southern Care Hospice for the exceptional care, compassion, and support they provided to Bob throughout his cancer journey.

Bob will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.