Robert Lee Pokrywka, 85, of Harlem, GA, formerly of Kansas City, KS passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 AM with a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM Friday, December 4, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3024 N. 53rd Kansas City, KS 66104. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Robert was born July 24, 1935, in Kansas City, KS. He was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. He retired as General Chairman for the Brotherhood Railway Carmen, representing the United States Railroads across the country and was honored by President Clinton for his services. Robert was employed by Sante Fe Railroad for over 50 years. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Polish American Club. In Addition, he was the past president of the Painted Hills Golf Association, and a beloved coach for many years at the Wyandotte County Sports Association (3 & 2 baseball). He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Sandra Lee Pokrywka in 2018 and brother Joseph Pokrywka. Robert is survived by son Steve (Traci) Pokrywka, daughter Cindy Pokrywka, granddaughter Natasha Lin Pokrywka, brother George (Elizabeth) Andresen, Albuquerque, NM, sister-in-law Dee Pokrywka and many extended family and friends.