Robert C. Nowak passed into his Lord's arms on January 20, 2017. He was born to the late Joe F. Nowak and Effie Holub Nowak. Robert enjoyed the lake, dancing, and had an outstanding personality. A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home Chapel from 3-5pm. A funeral will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes at 10am. He leaves behind his grandchildren, Casey and Lindsey Whorley; great-grandchild, Porter; brother, James Nowak and wife Martha; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends and caregivers, Sam and Beverly Streu. He was preceded in death by his wife Minnie Mae Nowak; daughter, Karen; parents; brothers, John and Louie Nowak; and sisters, Jannie Pennington and Hattie Harbin.