Robert "Bob" Kowalczyk was born on September 27th, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert Kowalczyk and Jean Stephen Kowalczyk. Although he moved many times, his love for Cleveland and the Browns, Cavaliers, and Guardians remained strong until the end.

After serving in the United States Air Force, Bob earned his MBA from Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. His career included roles in entertainment, advertising, and marketing. His experience at the Ohio State Lottery and Florida State Lottery as well as working for the Yaffe Group led him to work on lottery promotions at MDI and Scientific Games as a Senior Vice President in Internet Services.

In 1993, while playing trivia, Bob met Pixie. They became fast friends who bonded over a love of trivia and Carl Hiaasen's books. Two years later, they married in Las Vegas with Bud and Anne Stephen serving as witnesses.

The next three decades brought many moves, but they finally ended up in Florida where Bob cherished the time spent with visits from his daughters and a day at the pool or game of Trivial Pursuit with the grandkids.

Bob was preceded in death by his father Robert Kowalczyk, Mother Jean Stephen, sister Deborah Kowalczyk, and brother Richard Kowalczyk.

He is survived by many loved ones including his sister Cindy Masters, brothers Joseph and John Kowalczyk, nephews Alex and Evan Kowalczyk, wife Pamela "Pixie" Kowalczyk, brother-in-law Shawn Sexton, daughters Jennifer Beaujon and Ashley, son-in law Michael Parisi, and grandchildren Isabella and Tommy Parisi.

Bob loved deeply and gave so much to so many. Our lives are much richer for his presence and our hearts are shattered beyond repair from losing him.

In his memory, please root for the Cleveland team of your choosing to win a sports championship.