Born in Frankfort, Kentucky in 1947, the next seventy-seven years of his life would have him turn from a Dodgers fan to Cubs, see the Cubs win the Series in 2016, and participate in the expansion of the Las Vegas skyline as a career electrician.

After graduating from Las Vegas High School in 1965, he enlisted in the Army. After basic training, he was stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY. Once his time in the service was complete he stayed in Lexington, KY where he would meet the greatest woman in the world, and after a first date, she stuck around long enough for their wedding in 1971. Five years later their first son would be born and he would return to Las Vegas as a full journeyman electrician.  In 1980 a second son came into the mix to even out the family to four.

His earliest jobs in and around Las Vegas were constructing apartment buildings and electrical infrastructure. With the emerging construction boom in town, he would work steadily for the next thirty years providing for his family.

As an incredibly proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #357, he sculpted the Las Vegas skyline, building the Luxor, Mirage, Park MGM (formerly The Monte Carlo), Mandalay Bay, The Regional Justice Center, The Flamingo, The Forum Shops, The Palms, and many other properties.  His union dues weren't simply to be a part of an organization, but as he would say many times, "It's a way to support the (union) brothers and sisters that aren't as fortunate as us."

Robert encouraged his sons from the stands at little league games, attended concerts, and marching band competitions. Robert never needed a reason to go to the airport as he was fascinated by all aspects of aviation. The movie theater was one of his favorite places, and ushers city-wide knew him on a first-name basis. He enjoyed documentaries and reality shows centered on all things blue-collar.

As a perpetually curious individual, his travels took him around the country from the Baseball Hall of Fame to the Boeing Plant in Washington, to being a guest of the Clark County Fire Department on the tarmac at the airport, numerous cruises, and many Major League Baseball parks. Genealogy occupied his later years and served as a conduit in rounding out his knowledge base on his family history.

Celebrating his life and thankful for all that he is and was, is his wife Patty and his sons Steven and John. Excitedly waiting for him on the other side, were his parents Bob and Margaret, two sisters Cheryl and Rebecca, his best friends George Montgomery and Chuck Perkins and his cousin who he endlessly (and in good fun) tormented and played jokes on, Paul Feck Jr.

Published on May 22, 2025, Las Vegas Review Journal