Published:
April 6, 2009 10:55 am EDT
Robert 'Bob' Pinske passed away on Saturday, April 4 at the age of 85. He lead the Pinskes into harness racing back in the 1950s
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Pinske was affectionately known as 'Grandpa' by everyone that visited the Florida training facilities of his grandson, the late Brian Pinske.
He is survived by his sons Tim (Marlys) and Rod (Celia), daughter Patricia (Paul) Broat and grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be offered at St. Pauls United Church of Christ in Plato, Minnesota on Thursday, April 9 at noon.
Memorials may be directed to the Harness Horse Youth Foundation, 16575 Carey Road, Westfield, Indiana 46074.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Robert 'Bob' Pinske.