Submitted by: Dan Rich

Robert A. Varga

Oct. 8, 1943 - March 18, 2008

South Bend Tribune 3/28/2008
SOUTH BEND - Robert A. "Bob" Varga, 64, of South Bend, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Memorial Hospital. Bob was born October 8, 1943, in South Bend, to the late Stephen and Helen (Molnar) Varga. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jeff.

On June 11, 1965, in South Bend, Robert married Lynne (Martin) who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Cindy Varga of Mishawaka; a son, Allen Varga of South Bend; sister, Jill (Edward) Ornat of Mishawaka; brother, Steve E. (Carol) Varga of Sanford, N.C.; sister-in-law, Myra Varga; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jinny K. (Tom) York of Whitesburg, TN; and brother-in-law, Charles Martin of Cathedral City, CA; two aunts, Mary (Micky) Paszkiet of South Bend and Agnes Molnar of Weslaco, TX; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful traveling companion, Molly May.

Robert worked many years at Wheelabrator Frye until they moved out of state. He then started working for K & M Fabricating, in Cassopolis, Michigan, as a set-up man for more than 20 years. He was a member of the Army and Navy Garrison 146. Bob, (Captain Stubby) was a very hard worker, always doing good for others. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved deer hunting, mushroom hunting, and fish-ing. He also liked shooting the breeze with his buddies and did extensive traveling throughout his life, and has been from one end of the country to the other. He loved doing sculpture building for K&M Fabricating, where he worked, and has several sculptures throughout the Michiana area, one is at the University of Notre Dame and another at County Rd. 19 in Elkhart. Bob was also a big Notre Dame fan and NASCAR buff. His funny actions and hu-mor will be greatly missed by all of his friends and family.

A memorial service was held 12:00 (noon) Tuesday, March 25, in the Welsheimer Family Funeral Home, 17033 Cleveland Rd., South Bend, with Rev. Barbara Wilson officiating. Friends may visited one hour prior to services on Tuesday in the funeral home. Cremation took place at Welsheimer Crematory. In Bob's memory, contributions may be made to any charity of one's choice. My Dad I will miss your smile and sweet embrace And all the times you laughed at my silly ways. I will miss your good cooking, Especially Grandma's fried chicken and your soups. I will miss your honest wisdom. You always had a way with words. I will miss you saying "I love you". And your caring for everyone. Will this hurt ever end? I don't know, But I Will see you again, Someday.....