Robert (Bob) Petko, 72, of Holly Springs, NC, passed away April 11, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 10, 1945 in Adah, PA, the only son of the late Steve and Viola (Rejzer) Petko. Robert loved hunting, fishing, woodworking and spending time with family and friends. He also loved to travel. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be sorely missed by all. He worked for 31 years for American Sterilizer Corporation in Erie, PA/Apex, NC and retired from Grifols (Bayer/Talecris) after 18 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Connie, his children Kim (Petko) Harrison and husband Shawn, Terry Petko and wife Brenda, and his stepsons Joe and John Williams. He also leaves five grandsons, Camden, Owen and Breyden Harrison, and Evan and Dylan Petko. In addition Robert is survived by three sisters, Kathleen (Nick) Michaelson, Connie (Jim) Cole, and Geri (Bill) Pursglove. He will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held 3:30pm Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St., Apex, NC. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to the Sarcoma Foundation of America, www.curesarcoma.org/robert-s-petko.
Condolences to the family may be sent to www.ApexFuneral.net
