Robert Flach

Paxico- Robert Paul Flach, 82, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010 at his rural Paxico home. He was born January 5, 1928 at rural Paxico, the son of Joseph Henry and Helen Glotzbach Flach. Robert attended Newbury Grade School and graduated from Paxico High School. He was a Star Farmer with the Future Farmers of America while in high school. Mr. Flach was a life long Wabaunsee County resident. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in 1991 after 36 years of service. Robert engaged in a cow/calf operation along with farming. He and his family received the Banker Award for Soil Conservation in 1965. Mr. Flach was a lifetime member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Newbury where he served on the Parish Council; he also was a Eucharistic Minister and Lector. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council No.1392 at Paxico for over 50 years serving as Grand Knight and District Deputy. Robert was a member of Thomas McNeive 4th Degree Assembly and served as Faithful Navigator. He was a charter member of Newbury 4-H Club. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Clarence and Larry Flach and a sister Edna Zeller. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Flach, a grandson, Darrin Flach and a granddaughter Jackie Marie Flach. On May 27, 1952 he was united in marriage to Barbara J. Shields at St. Patrick’s Church in the Coal Creek community in Nemaha County. She survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons, Ken (Theresa) Flach, Steve (Pam) Flach, Jerry (Ginger) Flach and Jeff (Shannan) Flach all of Paxico; a daughter, Jean (Greg) Riley, Overland Park; daughter-in-law, Nancy Flach, Topeka; two brothers, Walter (Rosey) Flach and Paul (Liz) Flach all of Paxico; 13 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Monday, December 13, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Paxico. Internment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Flach will lie in state after 3:00 P.M. Sunday, December 12, 2010 at the church where there will be a rosary recited at 6:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Parish Hall Building Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

Robert Flach

January 5, 1928 - December 9, 2010