He was born April 29, 1942, as the eldest son to Stanley C. Kuta and Lauretta M. Kuta of Tarnov, Neb.

Robert graduated in 1960 from Humphrey St. Francis High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, William F. Kuta of Columbus, Neb., sisterin law, Lisa S. Kuta, also of Columbus.

He is survived by two daughters and grandkids of San Diego, Calif., older sister, Sr. Karen M. Kuta of Colorado Springs, Colo., and brothers Stan (Lois) Kuta of Lincoln, Neb., and Alan of Columbus.

He remains were placed at Miramar National Military Cemetery in San Diego, Calif.