Obituary of Robert O. Zecher

Robert O. Zecher, 86 of "The Valley" in Syracuse, New York, died Saturday, November 26, 2005 at Loretto. Robert was born September 15, 1919 in Plainfield, New Jersey, the son of Otto Roy and Freda (Bratengeier) Zecher. He lived in Syracuse for 50 years. He was a graduate of Pratt Institute with a BS in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Zecher retired as an Engineer from General Electric in 1983 following 43 years of service. He was a longtime Ham Radio Operator (W2YIK), a member of RAGS and ARMS and was active in the establishment of WMHR. He was a member and Vestryman of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in The Valley. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hiking and camping. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. Surviving are his wife of 54 years the former Helen Eaton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Freda (Bruce) Zecher-Tropp of Buffalo, New York and Mercy (Scott) Dawson of Webster, New York; one brother, George E. Zecher of Westfield, Massachusetts; six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Services: Saturday, December 3, 2005, 12:00 noon at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, in The Valley, 5013 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. Private Burial: Onondaga Valley Cemetery, 2500 Valley Drive, Syracuse, New York. Calling Hours: Friday, December 2, 2005, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. Donations: In Lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Teen Challenge, PO Box 72, Syracuse, New York 13205 or to a charity of your choice.