In Sympathy — Thursday, April 16, 2020

Robert Sirko, MFA, age 62, associate professor emeritus of art, College of Arts and Sciences, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Professor Sirko retired from Valparaiso University in June 2018 after 28 years of service.

Emeritus Professor Sirko taught and was involved with several areas of art making, including animation, graphic design, and painting. He encouraged lifelong learning of new techniques and technologies, and was the first professor to introduce computers into Valpo’s art curriculum, focusing much attention on a new course in digital animation. He endeavored to broaden his students’ perspective, to get them to think on a more multicultural level, exposing them to innovative art. His inquisitive and creative passion gave them access to the tools and insight to make artistic contributions of their own. He will be missed by all who knew him.

A private Mass will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Obituary may be viewed here. Memorials may be made to The Lymphoma Research Foundation, Wall Street Plaza, 88 Pine St., Suite 2400, New York, NY 10005. Ecards may be sent to KTSirko@gmail.com.