Robert was the son of the late Mike and Margaretta Byers Koratich.
Robert was an avid golfer in his spare time, from his handyman job at Caputos in Dry Tavern, where you could hear his whistling throughout the day. Robert was also a talented local woodworker and served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as a young man.
He is survived by his children, a son Robert E. Koratich Jr of Mountain Home, ID and two daughters, April Cummings of Dry Tavern and Tammy Koratich of Anchorage, AK; and nine siblings.
Deceased are three siblings.
In following CDC guidelines of wear masks and social distancing, friends will be received on Saturday, September 18, 2021from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor. Burial will be private. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.