Native Man who was U.S. Military Veteran and Firefighter, Robert “Bob” Joseph Zontek, Passes Away at 86

Robert “Bob” Joseph Zontek, a beloved resident of Harrison County for over eight many years, handed away peacefully on September 5, 2025. He was 86.

Born on Could 29, 1939, Bob was the son of the late Joseph Robert Zontek and Betty Louise Dye Schilling. On November 26, 1960, he married the love of his life, Lucinda “Cindy” Mae Queen, who survives him. Collectively, they raised 5 youngsters: Robby Zontek, Vicki Teel (James), Debbie Mann (Michael), Sarah Hanback (Robert), and Greta Zontek.

A graduate of Roosevelt Wilson Excessive College, Bob went on to serve his nation within the U.S. Military stationed in Germany. His dedication to his nation impressed him to serve one other 22 years within the WV Military Nationwide Guard Corps of Engineers, retiring as 1st Sergeant.

In his civilian profession, he started as a lineman for the Monongahela Energy Firm. By way of dedication, arduous work, and a level from Salem Faculty, he labored his means up the ranks to change into a surveyor engineer. He additionally made a optimistic impression on his neighborhood, providing his handyman and electrician expertise whereas volunteering with the Nutter Fort Hearth Division. In his free time, he liked fishing and looking together with his sons-in-law and grandchildren, in addition to having fun with quite a few tenting journeys together with his spouse and their tenting membership.

Bob was a liked and revered “Papaw” to 12 grandchildren: Skyler, Nathan, Cameron, and Megan Teel; Josh Zontek; Corey and Hunter Mann; Madison Hanback; Macy Cohen; and Chase and Drew Brannon; and Trey Zontek. He additionally cherished his six great-grandchildren, who introduced him a lot pleasure.

Bob was recognized for his knowledge, fascinating tales, humor, and unwavering braveness. His coronary heart for his church, service, and serving to others left an enduring impression on all who knew him. He’s now joyfully dwelling a blessed life in his new heavenly house, strolling the streets of gold with Jesus and lots of buddies which have preceded him in dying.

The household will obtain buddies on the Amos Carvelli Funeral Dwelling in Nutter Fort, WV, on Thursday, September 11, from 4:00 to eight:00 PM. A celebration of Bob’s life can be held on the funeral house on Friday, September 12, at 11:00 AM, adopted by a graveside service on the Nationwide Cemetery in Grafton, WV, at 1:00 PM.

Expressions of sympathy could also be prolonged to the household at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Dwelling.