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Robert Eugene Zeller Sr.
1937 - 2019
Robert Eugene Zeller Sr.
1937 - 2019
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BORN
1937
DIED
2019
Robert Zeller Sr. Obituary
Robert Eugene Zeller Sr., 82, of Topeka, passed away on April 7, 2019 at the Healthcare Resort of Topeka.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 8, 1937 the son of Cleophus Thomas and Veronica Philomena (Beseau) Zeller.
Robert worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company in Shipping and Receiving as a Clerk until his retirement in 1999 after 37 ½ years of service.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he was a Eucharistic Minister, taught CCD classes, was a confirmation sponsor and volunteer for the annual Germanfest. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2608. He enjoyed woodworking and photography and watching westerns on TV. Robert enjoyed going to Harley Davidson with his buddies after masses each week. He will be most remembered as a man of faith who loved his family.
Robert married Sherry Lou Hurd in Perry, Kansas on October 27, 1968. They shared over 50 years of marriage. He is also survived by his children, Mary D. (Chuck) Fanning, Sally (Howard) Sharp, Rich Zeller and Ryan Zeller, his grandchildren, Joy and Mark Fanning, Sara (Ray) Evans and Mark (Krista) McCracken, his siblings, Mary Creel, and Milton (Mina) Zeller, two sisters-in-law, Karen Zeller and Annette Zeller. He was preceded in death by a son Robert E. “Robb” Zeller Jr., two brothers, Ed Zeller and Jim Zeller and a sister, Rose Albright.
Robert will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Thursday after 2:00 p.m. where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus Council #2608 Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. followed by his family receiving friends from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Perry, Kansas.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Center for Action and Contemplation or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603.
Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.
11 Entries
May 19, 2019
So sorry. I went thr Van Buren, Crane, and Topeka High with Bobby.
He was the first boy I ever danced with. RIP Bobby
Denise & Jerry King
April 11, 2019
Sherry, you are all in our prayers at this most difficult of times. May we all rejoice in his release to his heavenly home.
April 11, 2019
Bob was a true gentle man. I have no doubt he is celebrating his new life with the saints and angels still praising God. Our sympathy to you...Sherry, Rich and Ryan. May your aching hearts find peace in the good memories and love youve shared and carry you through the sad days ahead. Linda and Tim Rohr
Norm McCollum
April 10, 2019
Since the third grade, Robert has been a Godly and loyal friend. Even when I was overseas, he maintained contact with me and Robert will always be a part of me.
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Pat Cranford
April 10, 2019
Sally, so sorry for the loss of your precious daddy
Fr. Richard Rohr
April 10, 2019
I was honored to meet Robert once when he visited me, along with his son, here in New Mexico. A loving, holy, and humble man!
April 10, 2019
Dear Sherry & Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Such a beautiful man and I feel so honored to know
him and to be his friend.
He will always be missed
and loved.
Sharon & Robert Longyear
Michael Herman
April 9, 2019
Sherry, Ryan and Rich. You are in my thought's and prayer's. May God be with you all, and give you Peace and Comfort, at the loss of Robert.
With Deepest Sympathy, Mike Herman
Ruth Norris
April 9, 2019
May you be blessed with many fond memories of Robert now and in the future. Prayers for peace of mind knowing that he is no longer suffering pain.
Mary Hurd
April 9, 2019
Offering our condolences to Sherry, Ryan and Rich. Thinking and praying for your peace during this time of grief. May God Bless you all and carry your burdens during this time. --The Kary Hurd Family....Kary, Mary, Abbigail & Josh George, & Kameron Hurd
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