It is with profound sadness that the family of Robert Peter Olida Struk shares the news of his sudden passing on Sunday October 5, 2025, at the age of 53.

Rob grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, pursued his studies at Western University in London before continuing his education in Australia where he earned his Doctorate in Optometry and made lifelong friends.
A warbird enthusiast, with a love for military aircraft, he was an accomplished guitar player, going on “tour” in his 20s, and later played with his longtime friends in the Killer Hooks. He loved being active and playing sports, excelled at everything he tried and was an avid squash player.

Rob was a dedicated optometrist well liked and respected by his work family and many patients.
To know Rob was truly a privilege, his family and friends always knew how much they meant to him because he never missed a chance to show it. His kindness, humour and zest for life were magnetic drawing people to him and creating lifelong bonds. He enjoyed fast luxury cars, gatherings with family, cousins and friends, jam sessions, travelling, good music and a fine bourbon. Rob lived life to the fullest and had so much more happiness left to experience.

He will be deeply missed by his long time love Allison, mother Gloria, predeceased by his father William, brother Dan (Sandra), sister Roxanne (Jeff), nephews Carter, Ryan (Keira), Eric, Adam and Tyler, aunts and uncles, cousins, many friends and patients.

Visitation at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 947 Rymal Road East, on Friday October 10 from 6-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Bay Gardens Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Canadian National Institute for the Blind or the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.