Robert Kuchenbecker, 80, of Mercer, died unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, in Mercer.      He was born Nov. 20, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., attended school in the neighborhood of Hegwisch, and graduated from Thorton High School in Cal City, Ill. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1950, proudly serving his country as a medic in Iceland during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged as a sergeant in 1954.      Following his discharge,  Bob returned to Hegwisch and worked for his father at Columbia Pipe for a short time. He then was employed as a salesman for Fromm Laboratory distributing animal health products for 40 years, retiring in 1993 and moving to Mercer.      He enjoyed playing golf and fishing, and was a member of Fred Swietzer American Legion Post 270 in Hegwisch.      Bob was a wonderful person who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.      Surviving are his longtime companion, Jeane Dormeyer, of Mercer, and her children and their families; a sister, Cheryl Kuchenbecker, Hammond, Ind.; and a sister-in-law, Nell Kuchenbecker, of Hegwisch.      Preceding him in death were his parents, Steve and Marie Kuchenbecker, and a brother, Paul Kuchenbecker.      Out of respect for Bob's wishes, cremation has taken place.      Visitation will be from 10 to11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, at  St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Mercer, where a memorial service will be held at 11a.m., with Deacon Norbert Brossmer presiding.      Rite of Committal will take place at the church, with a reception to follow in the parish hall.      To view Bob's obituary online, sign the guestbook or express condolences, visit mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.