Robert W. “Bob” Fierek, 69, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 24, 2022, in Bayfield, WI. He was born on May 8, 1953, to William “Spike” and Elaine Fierek. Bob married Maria Giuliani on August 3, 1997. Bob was an entrepreneur, and primary founder of Portable Products Inc., which produced the “Bucket Boss.” The company grew into a catalog business known as Duluth Trading Co, which was headquartered on a barge in the Duluth harbor. Bob was a full-time father to his two boys. He loved his family and friends.