Conrad Robert “Bob” Balczynski, Jr., 78, passed away on January 30, 2016 in Bentonville. He was born on July 24, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Conrad Robert Balczynski and Marcella Geraldine (Sulinski) Balczynski. He was the loving husband of the late Judy (Kucinski) Balczynski for over 40 years.
Bob was a police officer in Chicago for many years and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). After moving to Arkansas he enjoyed woodworking & hunting and was member of the Striper Club. Bob was a lifetime Catholic and member of St. Stephen Church.
He is survived by his nieces, Kelly Mitros of Hot Springs, Karen Norman of Rogers, Debbie (Joe) Pallares of Illinois, Lynn Unnerstall of Illinois; nephews, Kurt (Karen) Kamradt of Illinois, and Mike (Jennifer) Glynn of Colorado and cousin Ronald Ostrowski of North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and sisters, Donna Kamradt and Sandi Glynn.