Shirley Robak

Shirley Robak of Duncan died Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 March 27, 2023 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. on March 26. There will be a 5:00pm vigil service at the McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue in the morning 9:30 am until service time at the church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. (NOTE CHANGE IN DATE)

Shirley was born January 17, 1940 in Columbus, Nebraska to James and Mary (Tagwerker) Slade Sr.   She received her education at St. Bonaventure High School. Shirley married Richard Robak on July 9, 1956 at St. Bonaventure Church. They lived in Duncan. Along with raising her family she was a longtime employee of Behlen Manufacturing. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren and son-in-law race, flowers and spending time with her family.

She is survived by:
Son: Richard "Dicky" Robak, Jr. of Columbus
Daughter: Karen (Mike "Heavy") Smith of Osceola
Daughter: Paula (Mark "Cubby") Fluckiger of Duncan
Son: Jeff Robak of Columbus
Son: Brad Robak of Duncan
Daughter: Erin (Mike) Marushak of David City
14 Grandchildren, 13 Great-grandchildren
Brother: James (Gail) Slade Jr. of Columbus
Sister: Jeannie (Bob) Eden of Holdrege
Sister: Susan (Charlie) Brown of Detroit
Sister-in-law: Kathleen Schacher of Duncan
Many nieces and nephews
And Rowdy her special puppy

She was preceded by:

Husband: Richard Robak Sr.
Granddaughter: Sage Robak
Parents: James & Mary Slade Sr.
Sister: Sharon Field
Along with many members of the Robak family.