Gapinski, Robert Wayne, of Waterford, passed away peacefully at East Troy Manor on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the age of 76. Robert was born on January 10, 1938 to Frank and Helen Gapinski in Milwaukee. Robert spent his early life in Milwaukee and in February of 1959 he married the love of his life, Patricia Tuska, in West Allis. He was a tool designer by trade and was most proud of working at Superior Tool. He was very influential in designing the new roof at Miller Park.
Robert was an avid model train collector and was heavily into stamp collecting.
He is survived by his wife: Patricia, his son: Robert of Waterford and daughter: Debra Fetting of Waukesha. He is further survived by three grandchildren: Kim, Kyle and Kristen and his sister: Delores Zylkowski.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Helen, and his birth mother: Lillian.
Per family’s wishes no services will be held.
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