Robert Michael Politsky - Revision history

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	Born January 28, 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His adopted parents were '''[[Michael Joseph Politsky]]''' and '''[[Anna Joan Timko]]'''.		Born January 28, 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His adopted parents were '''[[Michael Joseph Politsky]]''' and '''[[Anna Joan Timko]]'''.
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	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	~~He was an avid golfer, and was a collector of miniature cars, coins, and comic books. He also enjoyed planning family trips to places like Florida, Hawaii, Cancun and Las Vegas.~~

	He was a member of the American Legion Post 699 and also of the Knights of Columbus.		* He was an avid golfer, and was a collector of miniature cars, coins, and comic books. He also enjoyed planning family trips to places like Florida, Hawaii, Cancun and Las Vegas.
			* He was preceded in death by his beloved dog PJ, a stray that he rescued.
			* He was a member of the American Legion Post 699 and also of the Knights of Columbus.

	== Death ==		== Death ==
	Robert died from complications from Parkinson’s disease on November 27, 2019 at his home in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.		Robert died from complications from Parkinson’s disease on November 27, 2019 at his home in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.

	He was buried in November 2019 at All Souls Cemetery on Hoagland-Blackstub Road, one mile north of SR 305 in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. This cemetery is approximately 7-8 miles north of Warren, Ohio. His ashes can be found in the between the two structures of the mausoleum.		He was buried in November 2019 at All Souls Cemetery on Hoagland-Blackstub Road, one mile north of SR 305 in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. This cemetery is approximately 7-8 miles north of Warren, Ohio. His ashes can be found on the south building on the inside wall between the two structures of that comprise the mausoleum.

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Education

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	Robert graduated in 1965 from Leavittsburg High School in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.		Robert graduated in 1965 from Leavittsburg High School in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.

	Attended Kent State University taking a few classes - Trumbull Campus for a time.		Attended Kent State University taking a few classes at the Trumbull Campus for a time.

	== Religion ==		== Religion ==

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	Born January 28, 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His adopted parents were '''[[Michael Joseph Politsky]]''' and '''[[Anna Joan Timko]]'''.		Born January 28, 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His adopted parents were '''[[Michael Joseph Politsky]]''' and '''[[Anna Joan Timko]]'''.
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	== Early Years ==		== Early Years ==
	Robert was adopted in 1948 at the age of ~~two~~. He never viewed his adoption as a negative aspect of his life. Rather he looked upon his adoption by Michael and Anna as one of the best parts of his life for they loved and doted on him. He was the best part of their life.
			* '''Childhood''' - Robert was adopted in August of 1948 at the Catholic Charities Children's Home in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio at the age of the age of 1+ years old. He never viewed his adoption as a negative aspect of his life. Rather he looked upon his adoption by Michael and Anna as one of the best parts of his life for they loved and doted on him. He was the best part of their life.
			* '''Siblings''' - No siblings

	== Education ==		== Education ==
	Robert graduated in 1965 from Leavittsburg High School in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.		Robert graduated in 1965 from Leavittsburg High School in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.

	Attended Kent State University - Trumbull Campus for a time.		Attended Kent State University taking a few classes - Trumbull Campus for a time.

	== Religion ==		== Religion ==

	* Robert was baptized into the Catholic faith.		* Robert was baptized into the Catholic faith in 1947 at the Catholic Charities Children’s Home in Cleveland, Ohio, with Aunt Emma Burin and Walter Politsky as “Padrinos” (Sponsors in Proxy). This is where his adoptive parents Ann and Mike lovingly adopted Bob in August, 1948, and thus, becoming the greatest joy in their lives.
	* He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.		* He received his First Holy Communion in May 1954 at Christ Our King Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
			* In his adult years, he was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

	== Military Service Years ==		== Military Service Years ==
	[[File:Sgt Robert Michael Poltistky in uniform.jpg\|alt=Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform\|thumb\|275x275px\|Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform]]		[[File:Sgt Robert Michael Poltistky in uniform.jpg\|alt=Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform\|thumb\|275x275px\|Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform]]
	~~Sgt~~ Robert Michael Politsky served in the Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance (CAM) Squadron in the [[U.S. Air Force\|'''U.S. Air Force''']] as a Administrative Specialist. He began serving on Jun 13, 1966 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio and was honorably discharged on Jun 2, 1970 at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. His last duty assignment was for the 354 Cam Squadron in the PACAF.<ref>Memories of Robert Michael Politsky, as told by Petra Vincent Medina</ref>		E-4 Robert Michael Politsky served in the Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance (CAM) Squadron in the [[U.S. Air Force\|'''U.S. Air Force''']] as a Administrative Specialist. He began serving on Jun 13, 1966 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio and was honorably discharged on Jun 2, 1970 at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

			He received his basic training in Washington State and at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas. In 1969, Robert briefly served overseas in Japan and Korea.

			He received the U.S. Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). Note: Robert had the rare opportunity to meet Linden Baines Johnson, the President of the United States.

			His last duty assignment was for the 354 Cam Squadron in the PACAF.<ref>Memories of Robert Michael Politsky, as told by Petra Vincent Medina</ref>

	'''Military Service(s):''' '''[[U.S. Air Force]]'''		'''Military Service(s):''' '''[[U.S. Air Force]]'''

	== Family Years ==		== Family Years ==
	Married Petra Vicenta Medina on June 20, 1970 in Webb County, Texas. The couple had two children: a boy, Peter Michael, and one girl, Julianna.		Married Petra Vicenta Medina on June 20, 1970 at the Lady of Guadalupe Church in Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The couple met while Petra was attending the University of Texas. The couple had two children: a boy, Peter Michael, and one girl, Julianna.

	The couple had two children;		The couple had two children;
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	== Working Years ==		== Working Years ==
	He was employed as a ~~board-man~~ in the maintenance department by Delphi Packard, Division of General Motors Corporation In Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. ~~Retired In~~ 2006 after working there for 41 years		Robert was employed as a boardman in the maintenance department by Delphi Packard, Division of General Motors Corporation In Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. He earlier worked as stockman driving a Hi-lift. He retired in 2006 after working there for 41 years

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==

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	== Early Years ==		== Early Years ==
	Robert was adopted in 1948. He never viewed his adoption as a negative aspect of his life. Rather he looked upon his adoption by Michael and Anna as one of the best parts of his life for they loved and doted on him. He was the best part of their life.		Robert was adopted in 1948 at the age of two. He never viewed his adoption as a negative aspect of his life. Rather he looked upon his adoption by Michael and Anna as one of the best parts of his life for they loved and doted on him. He was the best part of their life.

	== Education ==		== Education ==
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	* Robert was baptized into the Catholic faith.		* Robert was baptized into the Catholic faith.
	* He was a member Of St. Mary Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.		* He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

	== Military Service Years ==		== Military Service Years ==
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	== Working Years ==		== Working Years ==
	He was employed by Delphi Packard, Division of General Motors Corporation In Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Retired In 2006 after working there for 41 years		He was employed as a board-man in the maintenance department by Delphi Packard, Division of General Motors Corporation In Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Retired In 2006 after working there for 41 years

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	He ~~loved golf~~, and was a collector of miniature cars, coins, and comic books		He was an avid golfer, and was a collector of miniature cars, coins, and comic books. He also enjoyed planning family trips to places like Florida, Hawaii, Cancun and Las Vegas.

			He was a member of the American Legion Post 699 and also of the Knights of Columbus.

	== Death ==		== Death ==

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	Born January 28, 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His adopted parents were '''[[Michael Joseph Politsky]]''' and '''[[Anna Joan Timko]]'''.		Born January 28, 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His adopted parents were '''[[Michael Joseph Politsky]]''' and '''[[Anna Joan Timko]]'''.

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	Robert, who went by the name Bobby) was slim of build and average in height. He had brown hair (started balding in his twenties) and had blue eyes.		Robert, who went by the name Bobby, was slim of build and average in height (5 foot 10 inch). He had brown hair although he started balding in his twenties and had blue eyes.

	== Early Years ==		== Early Years ==
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	== Education ==		== Education ==
	Robert graduated from Leavittsburg High School in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio ~~in 1965~~.		Robert graduated in 1965 from Leavittsburg High School in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.

	Attended Kent State University - Trumbull Campus for a time.		Attended Kent State University - Trumbull Campus for a time.
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	== Working Years ==		== Working Years ==
	He was employed by Delphi Packard, Division of General Motors Corporation In Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Retired In 2006 after 41 years		He was employed by Delphi Packard, Division of General Motors Corporation In Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Retired In 2006 after working there for 41 years

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
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	Robert died from complications from Parkinson’s disease on November 27, 2019 at his home in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.		Robert died from complications from Parkinson’s disease on November 27, 2019 at his home in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.

	He was buried in November 2019 at All Souls Cemetery on Hoagland-Blackstub Road, one mile north of SR 305 in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. This cemetery is approximately 7-8 miles north of Warren, Ohio. His ashes can be found in the mausoleum.		He was buried in November 2019 at All Souls Cemetery on Hoagland-Blackstub Road, one mile north of SR 305 in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. This cemetery is approximately 7-8 miles north of Warren, Ohio. His ashes can be found in the between the two structures of the mausoleum.

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	== Religion ==		== Religion ==
	Robert was baptized into the Catholic faith.
			* Robert was baptized into the Catholic faith.
			* He was a member Of St. Mary Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

	== Military Service Years ==		== Military Service Years ==

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	Born January 28, 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His adopted parents were '''[[Michael Joseph Politsky]]''' and '''[[Anna Joan Timko]]'''.		Born January 28, 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His adopted parents were '''[[Michael Joseph Politsky]]''' and '''[[Anna Joan Timko]]'''.
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	== Military Service Years ==		== Military Service Years ==
	[[File:Sgt Robert Michael Poltistky in uniform.jpg\|alt=Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform\|thumb\|275x275px\|Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform]]		[[File:Sgt Robert Michael Poltistky in uniform.jpg\|alt=Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform\|thumb\|275x275px\|Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform]]
	Sgt Robert Michael Politsky served in the Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance (CAM) Squadron in the [[U.S. Air Force\|'''U.S. Air Force''']] as a Administrative Specialist. He began serving on Jun 13, 1966 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio and was honorably discharged on Jun 2, 1970 at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. His last duty assignment was for the 354 Cam Squadron in the PACAF.		Sgt Robert Michael Politsky served in the Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance (CAM) Squadron in the [[U.S. Air Force\|'''U.S. Air Force''']] as a Administrative Specialist. He began serving on Jun 13, 1966 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio and was honorably discharged on Jun 2, 1970 at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. His last duty assignment was for the 354 Cam Squadron in the PACAF.<ref>Memories of Robert Michael Politsky, as told by Petra Vincent Medina</ref>

	'''Military Service(s):''' '''[[U.S. Air Force]]'''		'''Military Service(s):''' '''[[U.S. Air Force]]'''
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	== Death ==		== Death ==
	Robert died from complications from Parkinson’s disease on November 27, 2019 at home in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.		Robert died from complications from Parkinson’s disease on November 27, 2019 at his home in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.

	He was buried in November 2019 at All Souls Cemetery on Hoagland-Blackstub Road, one mile north of SR 305 in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. This cemetery is approximately 7-8 miles north of Warren, Ohio. His ashes can be found in the mausoleum.		He was buried in November 2019 at All Souls Cemetery on Hoagland-Blackstub Road, one mile north of SR 305 in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. This cemetery is approximately 7-8 miles north of Warren, Ohio. His ashes can be found in the mausoleum.

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	Born January 28, 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His adopted parents were '''[[Michael Joseph Politsky]]''' and '''[[Anna Joan Timko]]'''.		Born January 28, 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His adopted parents were '''[[Michael Joseph Politsky]]''' and '''[[Anna Joan Timko]]'''.

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	== Description ==		== Description ==
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	== Early Years ==		== Early Years ==
	Robert was adopted in 1948. He never viewed his adoption as a negative aspect of his life. Rather he looked upon his adoption by Michael and Anna as one of the best parts of his life for ~~the~~ loved and doted on him. He was the best part of their life.		Robert was adopted in 1948. He never viewed his adoption as a negative aspect of his life. Rather he looked upon his adoption by Michael and Anna as one of the best parts of his life for they loved and doted on him. He was the best part of their life.

	== Education ==		== Education ==
	Robert graduated from Leavittsburg High School in 1965.		Robert graduated from Leavittsburg High School in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1965.

			Attended Kent State University - Trumbull Campus for a time.

	== Religion ==		== Religion ==
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	== Residences ==		== Residences ==

	* 4000 Kibler-Toot Road in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio		* Lived at 4000 Kibler-Toot Road in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio
	* 4050 Kibler-Toot Road in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio		* Lived at 4050 Kibler-Toot Road in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio

	== Working Years ==		== Working Years ==
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	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	He loved golf, and was a collector of miniature cars, coins ~~And~~ comic books		He loved golf, and was a collector of miniature cars, coins, and comic books

	== Death ==		== Death ==

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	== Military Service Years ==		== Military Service Years ==
	[[File:Sgt Robert Michael Poltistky in uniform.jpg\|alt=Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform\|thumb\|275x275px\|Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform]]		[[File:Sgt Robert Michael Poltistky in uniform.jpg\|alt=Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform\|thumb\|275x275px\|Sgt. Robert Michael Politsky in uniform]]
	Sgt Robert Michael Politsky served in the [[U.S. Air Force\|'''U.S. Air Force''']]. ~~Began~~ serving in ~~1966~~ and was discharged in ~~1970~~.		Sgt Robert Michael Politsky served in the Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance (CAM) Squadron in the [[U.S. Air Force\|'''U.S. Air Force''']] as a Administrative Specialist. He began serving on Jun 13, 1966 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio and was honorably discharged on Jun 2, 1970 at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. His last duty assignment was for the 354 Cam Squadron in the PACAF.

	'''Military Service(s):''' '''[[U.S. Air Force]]'''		'''Military Service(s):''' '''[[U.S. Air Force]]'''

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	== Death ==		== Death ==
	Robert died from complications from Parkinson’s disease on November 27, 2019 at home in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio. He was buried in November 2019 at All Souls Cemetery in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio.		Robert died from complications from Parkinson’s disease on November 27, 2019 at home in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.

			He was buried in November 2019 at All Souls Cemetery on Hoagland-Blackstub Road, one mile north of SR 305 in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. This cemetery is approximately 7-8 miles north of Warren, Ohio. His ashes can be found in the mausoleum.