On July 16, 2024, Robert “Bob” Glen Cummings, 71, passed away suddenly at his home in North Pole. Born on July 31, 1952, in East Chicago, Indiana, Bob lived a long and fulfilling life surrounded by family, friends and meaningful work.
With family roots in Kentucky, Robert’s parents Joe and Emma chose to raise him in Whiting, Indiana, where he graduated from Clark High School in 1970. In 1973 Bob was a student at Wartburg College in Iowa and he decided to pursue an internship in Fairbanks, Alaska. Although the internship did not work out, Fairbanks sure did. He found work with the Laborer’s Union contributing to the construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline and the maintenance of the Alaska Railroad. Bob graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and in 1981 started Denali Mechanical with Sam Simmons. He enjoyed his work, his colleagues and every single Associated General Contractors of Alaska bowling, golf and banquet event. At the 2018 banquet, he received the AGC Volunteer of the Year Award. After 43 years, Bob retired from Denali Mechanical, Inc. in April 2024.
Outside of work, he dedicated his time to being a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks, as well as to his family and friends. Bob coached Joey’s youth hockey teams, Sheena’s youth softball teams, and played in the Old Timer’s hockey league. He made friends easily and always had room for more. Let us carry forward his kindness and thoughtful regard for others.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Joseph “Joe” Cummings and Emma Leora Carter Cummings; his son, Joey Cummings; and his son-in-law, Jason Roberts. He is survived by dear companion, Kris Racina; former wife, Eileen Cummings; and daughter, Sheena Cummings.
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