Bobby Koscheski

Bobby Jim Koscheski

Born Jan. 12, 1934 in Clinton, OK to Katy Mildred and Elmer Otto Koscheski, passed away peacefully at Hospice of East Texas Homeplace in Tyler, TX.

He graduated from Sayer High School and joined the Air Force shortly after. He served 4 years active duty. He trained as a mechanic for airplanes. He then served 26 additional years at the California Air National Guard where he retired after 30 years in the military. He also worked and retired as a Post Master for the US Postal service.

He then moved to East Texas.

He faithfully served the Lord. He was a beloved Father and husband. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Hawkins where he served on the Board of Directors for 12 years. He was a member of the Christian Motorcyclist Association, Kingdom Riders for 14 years where he served as Chaplin.

He attended meetings, rallies, campouts and Run for the Son.

His favorite pastime was playing cards (hand and foot) with beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Mildred Koscheski, his brother Allen Koscheski, and twin brother Billy, brother-in-laws Lee Evers and Frank Sitterly.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Koscheski, sister Peggy Evers, daughter Paula Sikora and husband Victor, daughter Linda Koscheski, and their mother Deanna Koscheski. Grandchildren Tyler and Kaitlyn Sikora, two sister-in-laws Carol Koscheski and Mae Koscheski.

Step-children: Cindy Pruitt and her husband Danny, Angela Falley and Steve.

Visitation is scheduled from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Beaty Funeral Home, Mineola, TX. Funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at First Assembly of God Hawkins, TX with pastor Brian Peck and pastor Don Majors officiating. Graveside service will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Marietta, Oklahoma at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 29, 2021.