Mr. Robert Wayne Pavlicek, 80, son of the late Ralph A. Pavlicek and
Mildred C. Pavlicek, was born October 7, 1940, in Oberlin, Kansas. He
shared his birthday with granddaughter, Rowan Grace. He attended the
public schools of Decatur County and was a graduate of Decatur County
High School in 1958 and Fort Hays State University in 1962, where he was
a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Roxanne R. (Ridgway) Pavlicek on
November 25, 1962, for 45+ years until she preceded him in death on
April 18, 2008.
Robert was a proud, active member, and contributor of several
organizations encompassing conservatism, humanitarian efforts,
education, and his love of his Czech ancestry and heritage. He spent 6
years in the Army National Guard.
As a result of his generous spirit and desire to give a helping hand
rather than a handout, he helped many in his neighborhood, community
and beyond. His influence will forever remain in the lives of all who
knew him well.
He departed this life Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his son’s home in
Collierville, Tennessee. He was also preceded in death by his daughter,
Suzanne Rae Pavlicek (stillborn).
Robert’s distinctive life will forever be cherished in the lives of
his 2 children: son, Ryan Wayne (Dena) Pavlicek, their 3 children,
Suzanne Renae (7), Barrett Ramsay (6), and Joseph Robert (1) of
Collierville, Tennessee; daughter, Robyn Renee (Robert) Stolarick, their
3 children, Roxanne Laine (10), Rowan Grace (7), and Ruby Jane (5) of
Germantown, Tennessee; brother, Richard Alan (Mary Beth) Pavlicek of Sun
City West, Arizona; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends.
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