Robert W. `Bob` Covoloskie

Robert W. “Bob” Covoloskie, age 88, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo. 

Robert was born the son of Michael Sr. and Anna (Aklinski) Covoloskie on April 9,1936 in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Fenger High School, Class of 1954.  He married the love of his life, Frances Smigla, on July 16, 1960. They had four children and spent the next 64 years together.  Bob earned an Associate Degree in Accounting and worked at Libby’s/Seneca Foods.  Bob enjoyed nature; hiking and exploring state parks, bowling and road trips.  He was a great volunteer! Driving kids to after school programs, delivering meals to the homebound, activities, including Treasurer, for the Knights of Columbus, vocal on the Parish Counsel and always entertaining at church Bingo. 

He is survived by his dear wife, Frances; daughters, Lisa and Suzanne; son, Steven; grandchildren, Grant, Austin, Quinn, and Dawson.   

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and son, Paul. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father John Blewett presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. The Rosary will be said at 9:15 a.m. in honor of Bob. Burial will follow the Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, where military rites will be provided by the Baraboo Veterans Honor Guard. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. 

The Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home is assisting the family.