Fr. Robert Dombrowski
O '60, of Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, IN died on Wednesday, April 22, 2009

The Reverend Robert Dombrowski, a resident of Eureka Springs, AR, was born September 16, 1934 in Chicago, IL, the son of Alexander and Berniece (Gleniewicz) Dombrowski. He was 74.

Fr. Dombrowski was a Priest of the Catholic faith. He was the Chaplain for the Brothers and Sisters of Charity at Little Portion Hermitage and a Domestic Member of their community; an Advisor to the Circle of Nations Global Community; a cherished friend to the American Indian community; and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a decorated military veteran who retired Lt. Colonel from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service, during which time he served as a Chaplain for two wartime tours of Vietnam and a tour of Korea.

He is survived by his beloved adopted Perry family of 45 years, Carley Perry, Bob and Christine (Perry) Fogarty, Tom Perry, Rodney and Suzie (Perry) Wentz, John and Peggy (Perry) Two-Hawks, Jim and Becky Perry, Bonnie Mure, Luella Wood and all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia (Dombrowski) Hoffman of Atlanta, GA; one nephew, Alexander and Ann Hoffman of Atlanta, GA; two great-nieces, Alexis and Stephanie Hoffman; numerous close friends and community members around the world.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Eugene Dombrowski.

Information obtained from Nelson Funeral Home in Eureka Springs, AR, www.nelsonfuneral.com