Robert Michael "Bob" Kohut's Obituary
Robert “Bob” Michael Kohut was born on June 19, 1957 in St. Mary’s County, Maryland to Joseph Michael Kohut and Kathleen Mae Peterson. He went to Heaven on Thursday, November 10, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Oklahoma.Bob graduated from Great Mills High School. He went into the Merchant Marines after high school for a year. He lived in Maryland for many years before moving to Florida in 1999. He then moved to Oklahoma to be near his children in 2001. Bob was so full of life and an amazing dad and pop-pop. He had many passions but his family always came first. He loved to tell jokes and had a wonderfully contagious laugh and whenever you were around him, he always made you smile. He modeled responsibility and an excellent work ethic for his children all their lives and nothing made him happier than watching them succeed in whatever they chose to do. He did the same for his grandchildren and enjoyed being there for all of their accomplishments. He never left his family without a big hug and without saying “I love you”. His concern and generosity toward others were his trademark and whatever needed to be done – he did. All anyone had to do was ask.Bob was mechanically inclined and musically gifted from a young age. He taught himself to play bass guitar even though he was nearly deaf in one ear. He was a lover of music and played the bass guitar in a number of bands; the most recent being The Dirt Road Detours in Oklahoma for many years until his passing. He also had a passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and owned many throughout his life. He worked on his motorcycles and vehicles and used his mechanical expertise to help many of his friends and family.Bob worked at Trigon, Inc. for 15 years as a Construction Superintendent and was well respected and the best at what he did. He did everything with excellence and liked to help others rise to their potential. He was affectionately called “Bob the Builder” at work. He took pride in everything he did and many of his projects can be seen throughout Tulsa and the surrounding areas. Prior to joining Trigon in 2001, Bob had extensive experience in the metal framing and drywall industry. At Trigon Bob began as an Assistant Superintendent and due to his outstanding performance, he was promoted to Project Superintendent. He had been the lead Superintendent on projects such as Rogers State University, Temple Israel, and many other projects, most recently Ardmore Public Schools.Bob is preceded in death by both parents; Joseph and Kathleen Kohut, younger brother; Ronald Kohut, and three nephews and a niece; Michael, Joey, Alan, and Brittany. He leaves behind three children, daughters; Erin Kohut and Gina Stanford and a son; Ronnie Kohut. He also leaves five sisters; Nancy Griffin, Patricia Flanagin, Jean Kohut, Sandra Miller, Donna Kohut, and a brother; Richard Kohut. He also has eight grandchildren; Hannah, Laell, Autumn, Kaylee, Lucas, Conner, Khloe, and Carter as well as many family and friends whom he loved dearly.A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 18th, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Floral Haven Rose Chapel.We ask that everyone do acts of kindness in honor of Bob to continue the legacy he left us. One that he lived everyday – to use the gifts God has given us to bless others and make this world a better place – just as he did. #BeLikeBob
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