Obituary for Robert "Bob" John Zielepuza

Robert "Bob" Zielepuza, age 83 of Murphy, NC passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Norman and Matila Martinco Zielepuza. Bob was a US Air Force veteran. He loved street cars, boating and water skiing. Bob enjoyed lettering and pinstriping signs, boats, show cars and race cars. He loved to collect minature cars, beer signs and jazz albums.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sandra Zielepuza; one son, Michael Zielepuza of Pottsville, PA; one daughter, Lori Ann Zielepuza Benham (Scott) of Utica, MI; and one granddaughter, Falon Sherrard (Andrew).

A Celebration of Life will be held in June.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.