Robert Jon Engelke age 77 passed away so peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 9, 1947, his parents were Mary Louise Haines and Robert Alson Engelke where he born and raised  in Panama Canal Zone for 18 years. He graduated in 1965 from Balboa High School. After graduation he served in the United States Army and was station in Tampa, Florida. He attended and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at the University Of South Florida. He had a very successful career and retired as a St. Petersburg Police Officer. He loved everything about police work, so he continued to work on a second retirement with the Pinellas/Pasco County State Attorney Office. His life was all about family and friends, he had so much pride in being a loving Husband, Dad, GrandBob, Uncle, a Mentor,  a Teacher, and a Great Friend. His 4 children were everything until he got promoted to GRANDBOB then it was all about the grandkids. One of his favorite things to do was to watch and cheer all of  them as they succeeded in school & sports. He loved to play a round of golf , go to the shooting range, play poker or liars dice. He had a passion for cooking & loved working out in yard. Going to lunches with friends new and old and loved telling stories! He loved taking many road trips the long way with the family. "Mi familia es tu familia" was a quote he often said.

He is survived by and married to the love of his life for 52 years Nellie Lynn Engelke (Wood) his 4 Children and spouses- Robert Engelke , (Gina Engelke), Angela Engelke, Christopher Engelke, Jennifer Engelke Lai, (Tony Lai). His 5 Grandchildren- Mia Engelke, Robert Engelke, Aliyah Lai, Kai Lai, Lindon Roberts. His Silibings Susan Engelke, Margaret Engelke Gallardo, Thomas Engelke, Kathleen Engelke Crowell and Sister-in-law  Ann Wood Suescum. Many nieces, nephews, cousins along with many wonderful special friends. He was preceded in death by both parents Mary Louise and Robert Alson Engelke, mother and father in-laws Virginia and James Wood, Sister -in -law Alice Engelke and many other loving family members.

Family and Friends please join us to celebrate Robert J. Engelke, Services will be held at Bay Pines National Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Florida on Wednesday June 5th 2024, at 10am.

Celebration of Life will be  at the American Legion Post 273 Madeira Beach, Florida later in the day from  4pm to 7pm.

In lieu of Flowers, Memorial Donations may be given to either Suncoast Hospice Foundation or First Responders of Pinellas County in memory of Robert J. Engelke.