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Robert Zecha Obituary
"Zek" was a 1942 graduate of St. Mary's High School. He enlisted in the army in September of 1942 and proudly served as a member of the 463 Bomb Group, 772nd Squadron as a crew chief on B-17s. He received an honorable discharge in 1945.
Upon returning, Bob received a degree from Saint Benedict's College in Atchison, Kansas, majoring in mathematics and minoring in Physics and Education. He also did postgraduate work in math at Notre Dame University and received a Master's degree from Colorado College. Mr. Z began his teaching career at Wasson High school. He was "Mr. Z" to students and teachers alike.
Bob was an active member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church for over sixty years, serving as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, substitute teacher, and a member of the men's club. He enjoyed traveling in all fifty states, fishing, and caning chairs.
He was a dedicated loving husband to his wife, Jean (Moomaw) Zecha, for sixty-six years and a caring father to three children, Karen and Mark of Colorado Springs and Ann Marie of Denver. He was also proud of his grandchildren, Ty Zecha, Zach Zecha, and Elaine Owens; and a great granddaughter, Tatum Owens. Also surviving are a brother, Thomas of Baltimore, Maryland; and two sisters, Francis Kleine of Slater, Missouri, and Sr. Helen Zecha of Benet Hill Monastery.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Clement Joseph Zecha.
Rosary, 10:00AM, Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2318 North Cascade Avenue.
Memorial Mass, 11:00AM, Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Please come to the reception at Patty Jewett Golf Course.
Inurnment will take place on April 25, 2014, at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob's name may be made to Benet Hill Monastery or St. Mary's High School.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Zecha
Penelope Kimmel
April 14, 2024
Still missed and was a classy man with a darling wife. They don't make them like Bob any more.
Penny Kimmel
April 14, 2019
Bob was one of a kind and is highly missed!
Darrell Higman
April 23, 2014
Bob was a wonderful friend and great teacher. I was honored to be on the math faculty with him and he will be greatly missed.
Michael Ausec
April 22, 2014
One of my very favorite teachers at Wasson. A good man, definitely had a positive influence on me. Mr Z, I think of you often, with great fondness and appreciation.
Joan Silverstein
April 21, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Sr. Helen and family.
April 20, 2014
I was a student of Mr. Zecha in 1964-1965 at Wasson High School...He was a very good teacher of algebra. I later met him as a college student while he was the Asst Manager at the Three Thieves Steakhouse in the 1970's. But the best meeting was in Dallas in 2007 at the WWII 463 Bomb Group Reunion at the Marriott Hotel. I heard his name called out for the group picture. I told my wife that years before I had known a man named Zecha. I went through the crowd of a couple of hundred people, including my own family members. Suddenly I saw that square face. I pulled up a chair next to him and asked, are you Mr. Robert Zecha? He said yes. I then asked, what did you do after the war? He said he went to college and then started teaching. I said Mr. Zecha, you were my tenth grade algebra teacher; before I could say another word he yelled, PENNINGTON. I wish I could say he remembered me for some good reasons but really, I was the class "cut-up". Good bye Mr Zecha. You were a great teacher and a good man. I'm glad I knew you. Richard
Penny Kimmel
April 20, 2014
Jean and family: I am so saddened by the news of Bob's passing. He was the dearest man I've known and I was honored to have known him. Heaven has received a 'good one'. Our days at Wassson were wonderful and I'll never forget either of you. (I was Darrell Higman's first wife.)
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