GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) — A Packers Hall of Fame former offensive lineman passed away Tuesday morning.
Bob Skoronski, offensive captain for Vince Lombardi’s three straight NFL championship teams in the 1960’s passed away in his home outside of Madison due to Alzheimer’s disease.
Skoronski was drafted by the Packers in 1956 and started every game as a rookie. He was named the offensive captain by Lombardi before the 1964 season, which he held until his retirement five years later. Skoronski was selected for the Pro Bowl in 1966 and was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 1976.
He was also one of only a few players to play for Lombardi all nine seasons he coached in Green Bay. Skoronski and his family resided in the Wausau area for a time after his retirement from the NFL.
Skoronski is survived by his wife and four adult children. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 4th from 3 to 6 pm at the Cress Funeral Home in Middleton. His funeral will be held at 11 am on Monday at St. Bernards Catholic Church in Middleton.
