by Robert Vidmar Death, Obituary – Robert Vidmar, who was 81 years old and originally from Cadiz, Kentucky, passed away at the Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, which is situated in the state of Kentucky in the United States. He was born in Cliff Mine, Pennsylvania on January 23, 1941 and was the son of the late Frank Vidmar and Helen Hreczuch Vidmar. Both of his parents have since passed away. Both of his parents passed away before he was born. During his tenure in the United States Air Force, Robert served not only in the bomber unit but also as a member of the military police force.
Robert is a former member of the United States Air Force. He ultimately decided to retire from the Milwaukee Police Department after dedicating himself to the department for a total of 25 years. After he retired, he continued to be of service to the community by serving as a court security officer at the Trigg County Justice Center and volunteering for the Trigg County Helping Hands group. Robert was a passionate follower of Catholicism who regularly went to the Catholic Church of St. Stephen. Fishing, hunting, and tinkering in his workshop were some of his favorite things to do in his leisure time.
A grandchild by the name of Chris Kiedrowski, a son-in-law by the name of Richard Kiedrowski, a sister by the name of Shirl Vidmar Stoken, and a brother-in-law by the name of Larry Stoken all passed away before he did. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents. He did not survive them.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen Bergeon Vidmar; sons, Frank (Rose) Vidmar of Menomonee Falls, WI, Stephan Vidmar of Naples, FL, and Daniel (Brenda) Vidmar of Menomonee Falls; daughters, Debbie Vidmar Kiedrowski of Cadiz and Bobbi (Gerry) Springer of Hopkinsville; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and His parents, Daniel and Mary, had passed away before he was born.
St. Stephen Catholic Church, which can be found in Cadiz at 1698 Canton Road, will be the location of a funeral liturgy that will take place on Friday, January 13, 2023 at eleven in the morning. Father Gregory Trawick is going to preside over the celebration of the mass. Beginning at ten in the morning and continuing right up to the time of the service, the church will be available for anyone to come and go as they like.
