Robert Polak

Age 76 passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Munster Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 4, 1948, to the late Frank and Irene (nee Fowler) Polak Sr. in Whiting, Indiana. Robert was a retired owner and operator of Kars Auto Body in Hammond, Indiana where he worked as a body technician.  He demonstrated exceptional kindness, diligence, dependability, straightforwardness, and a delightfully wicked sense of humor, while also contributing to various charitable organizations. He was a member of the Free Masons and of the Eagles and the Eagles Riders of Hobart. Robert will be dearly missed.

Robert is survived by his sons, Christopher (Amanda) Polak and Michael (Pam) Polak; daughter, Tammy (Jay) Sanders; three grandchildren, Ashley, Samantha, and Kristen Polak and many other loving family members and friends

Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda (nee Keilman) Polak and second wife, Judith (Potocki) Polak; son, Robert Polak Jr. and brother, Frank Polak Jr.

In lieu of flowers donations to Disabled American Veterans at DAV.ORG or Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Roberts memory would be appreciated.

A funeral service for Robert will be held Wednesday, September 10 ,2025 at 12:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart, Indiana 46342. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery. A visitation will also be held Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel. For more information please contact (219) 942-2109 or online condolences can be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com