Robert (Bob) Kozielek, 88 of Granite City, Illinois passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Bob was a teacher for over 40 years in the Granite City School District. He volunteered his time at the Missouri Botanical Gardens.
Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Warner Brines of Oxford, Mississippi; son and daughter-in-law, Kris and Kelli Kozielek of Chesterfield, Missouri; four grandchildren, Hayden Brines, Lawson Brines, Julie Kozielek and Kayla Kozielek.
In celebration of Bob’s life, visitation will be held at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. A funeral mass will follow at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Granite City at 12:00 p.m. with Father Alfred Tumwesigye officiating.
Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Edwardsville.
Memorials may be made to the St. Louis Botanical Gardens.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
