Robert "Bob" Karpowicz

10/17/1945 - 05/06/2025

Robert “Bob” – “BK” Karpowicz born October 17th, 1945 in Miami, Florida. Lived in Bristow since 1993. He was a member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters since 1969 and a member Owensboro Local Union, Plumbers and Pipefitters, 633, since 1996; He worked for Siemens Building Technologies and Johnson Controls as a pipefitter and service mechanic prior to retirement. He also served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed his family, friends, fishing, his motorcycle and all the friends he met through motorcycling from around the country. He was also known for his kindness and generosity to family, friends, and anyone he met along the way. He will be greatly missed by all. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend and a senior member of The Rusty Zipper Gang!

He is survived by his children, Matt (Valerie) Karpowicz of Evanston, Mark Karpowicz (Amanda) of Bristow, Dan (Valorie) Hinkle of Meridian, ID.

His Grandchildren Brandon (Jessica) Karpowicz, Mark A Karpowicz, Daneen (Brett) Heninger, Rachea Hinkle, Taylor (Becca) Gilley, Grace Gilley and nine Great Grandchildren.

He is Preceded in death by his Father, Henry Karpowicz and his Mother, Betty (Aders) Karpowicz and two Granddaughters Brittney Karpowicz and Samantha (Karpowicz) Beckner.

Condolences (3)

Les McDonald

BK and I were best friends from the second grade until his passing. That means we started running together in 1952! We were as tight as brothers and even had some knock down disagreements during our younger years but always hopped back up and then we would get into something else.
Through thick and thin Bob always had my back and no guy could have had a better wingman than I did.

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Amanda

Mr. Karpowicz was a frequent patron of the library and it was always a pleasure to have him visit. I always looked forward to and valued our chats. He will be greatly missed.

To his family, my condolences on your loss

B K and I have been best friends since the second grade back in Miami, Florida. Through thick and thin he was always there for me and a guy just couldn’t have a better wingman.