Robert Jacob Polacek

Robert Jacob "Bob" Polacek, 81, of Lavalette, WV passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church by Fr. Douglas Ondeck. Rite of Committal will follow at Springhill Cemetery. Bob was born on July 25, 1938 in Johnstown, PA., the son of the late Joseph and Clara Urbassik Polacek. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister in law: Anna Polacek. He was a retired elevator adjuster with over 40 years of service with Otis Elevator and a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he was a longtime usher and a past member of the Antique Automobile Club of America. He loved running his bulldozer, working on all things mechanical, playing the accordion, and listening to music. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Evelyn Rose Polacek; son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. (Maria) Polacek; daughter and son-in-law, Susan (Shawn) Wheeler; four grandchildren, Chrisandra, Alex and Katelyn Polacek and Marcie Wheeler; two brothers and sister-in-law, Joseph Polacek and Charles (Brenda) Polacek; and one sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth Jane (Richard) Kelsey; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6-8 pm Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, WV and from 9:00 am until service time Thursday at the church. A rosary service will be recited on Wednesday evening at 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of WV www.catholiccharitieswv.org . Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com