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Robert Pazderka Obituary
Col. Robert James Pazderkam US Army (Ret). Jul 16, 1928 - Feb 1, 2015 Omaha, NE; formerly of Phoenix, Arizona. He was a 1946 graduate of Creighton Prep High School in Omaha. A West Point graduate, he played football under Vince Lombardi. He served for 23 years in the United States Army with tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and the Army Commendation Medal. He joined the University of Nebraska in 1974 and became Assistant Vice President of Facilities in Lincoln, NE. In December of 1993 he retired after 19 years of service. He moved to Naples, Florida and enjoyed playing bridge, cribbage and golf. He spent his last years in Phoenix, Arizona. He is survived by 3 children and their spouses: Gregory Pazderka (Susan), Dr. Eileen Smith (Martin), and Robert Pazderka (Missy); 6 grandchildren: Nicole and Jenny Pazderka, Tyler and Dylan Smith, Sara and Brian Downs; close friend, Jackie Kim. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Diane Lotz Pazderka; daughter, Mary Downs; parents, James and Frances Pazderka. The family will receive friends Friday, 5pm to 7pm, with vigil service at 7pm, all at the West Center Chapel of Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries in Omaha. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10:30am, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4804 Grover in Omaha. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery with military rites by Millard American Legion Post 374 and VFW Post 8334. Memorials to St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Safe Harbor Animal Rescue, or Creighton Prep High School. Arrangements by Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler 7805 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE 68124 402.391.3900, www.heafeyheafey.com
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John Ward
February 9, 2015
It was my privilege to have roomed with Bob (we called him Paz) during our first class year at the academy and couldn't have had a better roommate. Paz was an extremely likable person with a keen wit and was always the life of a party. It was always a pleasure to meet and be with Paz and Diane, the love of his life, when she would visit him on special occasions at the academy. Unfortunately, we ended up in separate branches of the service and my last and only contact with Paz was at our 50th class reunion. He and Diane were in great spirits and my wife Peggy and I thoroughly our time together with them. Our deepest sympathies are with your family and hope you are comforted with the knowledge that he and Diane are together again in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Gary & Emma Senter
February 6, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of
Bobs passing. I played bridge with Bob for several years here in Naples and he frequented our home regulary in the fall to cheer or the Huskers with my husband and I. Please accept our sympathy. He was a great guy.
McCarthy
February 6, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)
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