Robert Allan Kowalski, of Canton, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2026. Born on October 26, 1971, in Dearborn, Michigan, Rob lived a life filled with family, friendships, and a love of sports that remained with him throughout his life.
Rob earned a professional designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a bachelor’s degree from Madonna University in Livonia in 1990, where he continued his passion for baseball as a member of the university’s baseball team.
Rob met the love of his life, Lenore Gibson through a chance meeting that grew into a lasting love, and they were married on September 18, 1998. Together, they built a life filled with love, companionship, and cherished memories.
Throughout his professional career, Rob held various positions in the healthcare and the financial industry.
As an avid bowler with multiple award scores, Rob bowled on a Wednesday night bowling league where he served as treasurer. He also enjoyed golfing as a member of a Thursday night league.
Rob will be deeply missed by his wife, Lenore Kowalski; his father, Robert J. Kowalski; his mother, Nancy (Charles) Bilyk; his brother, David (Laurie) Kowalski; his sister, Laurie (Erik) Takas; his brother-in-law, Mark (Valerie) Gibson; his sister-in-law, Cheryl Heedum; and his cherished nieces and nephews: Haley, Jena, Colton, Kendall, Kenzie, Hannah and (Monica Mistak), Emma, Briana and (Kevin Littler), Keira, and Caley.
He was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Gary Gibson, Bill Heedum and nephew, Shane Gibson.
Rob will be remembered for his love of family, his passion for sports, movies and music trivia, and the lasting friendships he formed throughout his life. Whether at the bowling lanes or on the golf course, he found joy in the company of others and in the simple pleasures of time spent together. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, and he will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of sharing in his life.
In accordance with Rob’s wishes, cremation will take place. A Memorial Mass will take place at 11:00 am on Monday, November 2, 2026, at St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 N Haggerty Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170. Rob’s family will receive visitors on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm, and again at Church on Monday from 10:30 am until the time of the Mass at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rob’s memory may be made online to the U of M Rogel Cancer Center Sarcoma Research Fund.
