Person:Robert Zabka (1)

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Dr. Robert Zabka
b.10 Feb 1921 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
d.25 Dec 2017 Leesburg, Lake, Florida, United States
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m. 24 Nov 1908
  1. Marie Zabka1910 - Bef 2017
  2. Sylvia Zabka1912 - 1992
  3. Frank Zabka - Bef 2017
  4. Albin H. Zabka1914 - 1988
  5. John Roger Zabka1915 - 1995
  6. Viktor Zabka1918 - 1920
  7. Dr. Robert Zabka1921 - 2017
  8. Georgia Jean Zabka1927 - 1989
  9. Dr. Clifford Zabka, DDS1928 - 2000
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Name Dr. Robert Zabka
Gender Male
Birth[1][2] 10 Feb 1921 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Alt Death? Bef 2017 not listed as a survivor in his brother's obituary
Death[1] 25 Dec 2017 Leesburg, Lake, Florida, United States
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    Dr Robert Zabka
    Birth: 10 Feb 1921 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
    Death: 24 Dec 2017 (aged 96) Leesburg, Lake County, Florida, USA
    Burial: Woodland Cemetery, Iowa Center, Story County, Iowa, USA
    Plot: Section 1, Row 19
    Memorial #: 204604857
    Bio: LEESBURG, Fla. -- Dr. Robert Zabka, 96, of Leesburg, FL, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. Bob was born on February 10, 1921 in Des Moines, Iowa to Frank and Marie Zabka, the sixth in a family of 12 children.He attended the University of Chicago. He received a bachelor's degree at DePauw University and he obtained his master's and PhD from Northwestern University. Dr. Zabka was a professor emeritus at Eastern Illinois University and also taught in Taiwan. He sponsored an endowment for Special Education Teacher Scholarships at Eastern Illinois University and was instrumental in developing an overseas student teaching program. Robert served his country in WWII as a Pilot/Navigator for the U.S. Navy. Bob was a lifetime Rotarian. Bob moved to Leesburg in 1995 from Charleston, Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Shirley W. Zabka, Leesburg, FL; two sons, Robert K. Zabka (Debra), Britton Zabka (Lesley); two daughters, Katheryn Harryman (John) and Janine Zabka; his brothers Stan Zabka (Nancy) and Dr. George Zabka; his extended family, Judith Hicks (Brian), Diane Newman, Linda Chapman (Robert), John Walton (Cindy), James Walton (Stacey), Dr. William Walton (Katie); 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years Jean Maxwell Zabka, and two sons, Clifton and Teddy Zabka. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Cornerstone Hospice. Online guestbook will be available at www.hardenpauli.com. Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis, FL.
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    Wilma Jean Maxwell Zabka 1922-1997
    Created by: Dennis Bell (46924338)
    Added: 10 Nov 2019
    URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204604857/robert-zabka
    Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 24 October 2020), memorial page for Dr Robert Zabka (10 Feb 1921–24 Dec 2017), Find a Grave Memorial no. 204604857, citing Woodland Cemetery, Iowa Center, Story County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Dennis Bell (contributor 46924338) .

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    Name: Robert Zabka
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1921
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Event Place (Original): Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Gender: M
    Father's Name: Frant Zabka
    Mother's Name: Marie Buresh

    Other information in the record of Robert Zabka
    Name: Robert Zabka
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1921
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Event Place (Original): Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Gender: M
    Father's Name: Frant Zabka
    Mother's Name: Marie Buresh

    Reference ID: 496759
    Digital Folder Number: 101767312
    Image Number: 01765

    Citing this Record
    "Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q24X-J6Z4 : accessed 24 October 2020), Frant Zabka in entry for Robert Zabka, 10 Feb 1921, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States; citing reference ID 496759, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines; FamilySearch digital folder 101767312.

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