Robert Joseph Zuendel

Mr. Robert Joseph “Bob” Zuendel, 76, died Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the VA Nursing Home in Oxford, MS. 

Bob was born on November 14, 1947, in Memphis, TN, to the late Christine Crabtree and Robert Edward Zuendel. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he began his career as a firefighter, working with the Memphis Fire Department until retirement. Bob was a lifelong fan of The University of Memphis football team, and enjoyed being outdoors, especially boating. He’ll be remembered most as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Bob is survived by his wife, Mary Barton Zuendel of Southaven, MS; daughter, Sydne Morganthaler of Memphis, TN; son, Clint Zuendel of Bartlett, TN; step-daughters, Mindi Covington and her husband, Rusty, of Charlotte, NC and Ashley Campbell of Southaven, MS; nine grandchildren, Keyli, MyKenna, Tanner, Dylan, Keifer, Camden, Carter, Case, and Logan; as well as three great-grandchildren, Paisley, Gunner, and Maddox.

There will be a visitation for Mr. Zuendel on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 2:00 PM until 2:30 PM with a memorial service beginning at 2:30 PM. 

Expressions of sympathy or memorial contributions in Robert’s memory may be made to the Memphis Fire Fighters Association Foundation Burn Fund online at https://mffafoundation.org/donate .