Robert Lawrence Panuska, Sr., 66 of Reisterstown, passed away on February 23, 2021. He was born on February 9, 1955 in Baltimore, MD to the late August T. and Amelia H. (nee Hajek) Panuska. He was married to the love of his life and soulmate for 43 years, Linda M. Panuska. As a younger man, he was a member of the Maryland Horseman’s Association. He was also a competitive jouster. He worked at Tate Access Floors for 20 years as a Tool and Die Maker. He was proud of his kids and all their accomplishments and enjoyed watching his three granddaughters play soccer and lacrosse. He loved animals and had many horses and dogs throughout his life. He was a kind, gentle and forgiving man who loved spending time with his family. After many years of battling Sarcoidosis and beating cancer, he succumbed to COVID-19. He is survived by his wife Linda M. (nee Redmond) Panuska; son Robert Lawrence Panuska, Jr. and his wife Becky; daughter Rachel Lynn Panuska; brothers Thomas W. Panuska and his wife Sharon and Donald A. Panuska and his wife Dot; grandchildren Riley, Reese and Reagan Panuska. Visitation is by invitation only. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, March 5, 2021, 10:00am at Sacred Heart Church, Glyndon, 65 Sacred Heart Lane, Reisterstown, MD 21136. Interment in Lake View Memorial Park. THE MASS WILL BE LIVE STREAMED. YOU CAN GO TO SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH WEBSITE. https://shgparish.org/livestreams In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or BARCS. A reception will not follow the services. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.