Br. Robert Wojociechowski died Saturday, January 31, 2015

Born June 19, 1929, Br. Robert entered the Trappist order on Dec. 17, 1950 and made his solemn profession on June 24, 1956.
The reception of the body will be Friday, February 6 at 12 noon; the funeral will be on Saturday, February 7 at 3 p.m.

Br. Robert Wojociechowski, 85, of Mepkin Abbey passed away Jan. 31, 2015. A monk for 64 years, Br. Robert entered Gethsemani Abbey on Dec. 17, 1050, was sent to Mepkin on Oct. 19, 1955 where he made his Solemn Profession on June 24, 1956.

He was born on June 19, 1929 in Detroit, MI, son of Edward Wojociechowski and Wanda Kaspzyk Wojociechowski. Surviving are a brother, Floyd Alberts, of Flat Rock MI; a sister, Margery Pupa, of St. Clair Shores, MI; a sister-in-law- Judy Wojociechowski, of Inman, SC; several nieces and nephews and his brothers in the community of Mepkin Abbey.

Br. Robert’s funeral mass and burial will be held at Mepkin Abbey on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at 3 p.m.

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