Robert "Bob" Van Skyock, Sr.

Robert “Bob” Van Skyock, Sr., age 87, a resident of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Water Edge Nursing Home in Muncie.  He was a former Portland resident.

Bob was born July 5, 1937, in Portland, Indiana, the son of William and Edith (Reid) Van Skyock.  He worked for Jay School Corporation for over 25 years as a custodian at Jay County High School.  Bob married Patricia Maloy on April 23, 1960.

Survivors include:

His wife of 64 years:  Patricia Van Skyock – Winchester, Indiana

Children:  Robert “Bob” Van Skyock, Jr. (wife Sheila) – Winchester, Indiana

Debra Van Skyock – Yorktown, Indiana

Ivan Van Skyock (wife Julie) – Yorktown, Indiana

Several grandchildren and great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by two grandchildren; Jason and Chad Van Skyock, 4 brothers James Ogan, Russell Ogan, Jim Van Skyock and Gerald Van Skyock; 2 sisters Genevieve Bajcer and Delee Pogue; great-great grandchild Waylon Baylee Dennis.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Green Park Cemetery in Portland.  Pastor Phil Jellison will officiate.