Robert LeRoy VanVynckt

 Robert L. VanVynckt, 47, of South Bend passed away following an extended illness in his home with his family by his side.

 Bob was born in Elkhart on July 6, 1972 to Eugene O. and Jane A. (Lehman) VanVynckt, Jr. Bob is survived by his parents, sisters: Sally M. VanVynnckt of Plymouth and Sarah E. VanVynckt of South Bend, brothers: Eugene, III of Granger, Jerome L  of South Bend, Benjamin K, Tobin A., and Ethan A. VanVynckt all of Lakeville and nieces: Tapenga, Charlize and I’eAnna and nephew, Saint.

He was employed as an auto mechanic at Dave’s Body Shop.  He enjoyed guns, practice shooting, loved to ride motorcycle, rebuild older cars and being with his loving family.

Memorial contributions may be made in Roberts name to Heartland Hospice, 230 West Catalpa Drive, Suite D, Mishawaka, IN 46

A Celebration of Life Service will take place at a later date, due the Coronavirus Pandemic. Cremation has taken place.

The HANLEY and Sons Funeral Home “Southwest Chapel” and Cremation Service handled arrangements and extended its deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the VanVynckt family.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.hanleyandsonsfuneral homes.com

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