- Date Of Birth: October 30, 1950
- Date Of Death: July 20, 2021
- State: Minnesota
Robert (Bob) Joseph Champa Jr., 70, of Ely, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 20, 2021.
He was born to parents Robert and Helen Champa on October 30, 1950 in Winton, Minnesota.
He graduated from Ely Memorial High School in 1969 and went on to study HVAC at Dunwoody Institute.
Bob worked as a Hvac Technician for 30 years in the Ely area. He retired from Starkman Oil Company in 1998.
Bob married Kathy Polyner on July 20, 1974 in Ely, MN. Together they raised their 2 children: Kristi & Bobby at their home filled with love, laughter and adventure on Farm Lake
Bob is survived by his wife Kathy, daughter Kristin (Kurt) Mattila of Ely MN, son Robert (Aurora) Champa of Ely MN, grandchildren Nick, Eric, & Tyler Mattila, Tanner & Taya Champa, siblings Louise (Herb) Kieke of Clearwater, MN, Louis Champa of Ely, MN, and Linda (Bruce) Fritz of St. Cloud, MN. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
