Robert Charles Chapek
Robert “Bob” Charles Chapek, age 76, died April 20, 2024, at University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center.
Born Nov. 9, 1947, in Eau Claire, Wisc., he has been a lifelong Geauga County resident. He was born to the late Charles and Florence (nee Harris) Chapek.
Bob was a very active member of both Thompson Township, as captain, and Hambden Township fire departments. He started his journey with the fire service at the age of 16 as a fire cadet. He served more than 50 years with Thompson Fire Department before his retirement but is semi-retired from Hambden Fire Department.
Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, in Vietnam.
He was a self-employed plumber and electrician for 60 years.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan (nee Vansant) Chapek, of Willowick; son, William J. Richardson, of San Diego, Calif.; siblings Nancy Chapek Hawley, of Thompson, Jill Chapek (Larry) Morse, of Thompson, Chris Chapek (Mel Sanders), of Geneva; nieces and nephews Emmy, Tami, Jason, Hillary and Cameron; great-nieces and great-nephews, Abby, Jesse, Harris, Oliver, Case, Harrison, Charlie, Collin and Carter.
He was preceded in death by brothers William and David; niece Kelly; and nephew Jeremy.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 4-7 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon. The service will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 10 a.m., at Maple Grove Cemetery in Thompson.
The family requests donations to St. Jude Hospital, www.stjude.org, in Bob’s memory.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home in Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
