Robert John Zelenka

Robert John Zelenka, 86, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his home. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, had been a union woodworker, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar Sliva and Sophia Sliva, his wife Janice Bartik Zelenka, and brother Chuck Zelenka. Surviving are his children: Robert Zelenka, Michael Zelenka (former wife Sadie Gunnink), and Jason Zelenka (Robin); stepdaughter Dawn Mathey (Tom); seven grandchildren: Pamela Hutton, Mark Mathey, Shaina Read, Matthew Zelenka, Destiny Zelenka, Chloe Swanner, and Zachary Swanner; two great-grandchildren: Addilynn Mathey and Aria Frye; sister Laverne Hill; and step-brothers Oscar Sliva and Jimmy Sliva. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all arrangements are private. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Messages may be written to the family at
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