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Robert L. Kahanek
7 Jan 1933 – 16 Jan 2007
| Birth | 7 Jan 1933 |
| Death | 16 Jan 2007 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17561056 |
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Robert L. Kahanek, 74, of West, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 16, 2007 at his residence. Mr. Kahanek will lie-in-state from 2 to 8 p.m., Thursday, and from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. Robert was born in Penelope, Texas, to the late Louis and Frances (Sijansky) Kahanek. He attended school in Penelope and was a member of the 1951 district champion basketball team. He graduated from Penelope High School in 1951 and entered the United States Marine Corp. In 1953, he was honorably discharged after serving in the Korean War. On January 17, 1959, Robert was united in marriage to Wilma S. Roznos in West. He worked in the final finish department for the General Tire and Rubber Co. in Waco for over 30 years. Robert was also a farmer, rancher, did custom hay baling with Fred McCollum, and worked for five years at West Rest Haven. He was a member of the West V.F.W. Post No. 4819 and S.P.J.S.T. Lodge No. 6. He was the caretaker for Penelope National Cemetery for over 20 years. Robert enjoyed skeet shooting with his son-in-law and grandsons, going to Las Vegas, and watching all sports, especially the Astros and Cowboys. He also loved raising cattle, fishing, and playing dominoes at Strictly Country with his friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Henry Kahanek; and sister, Pauline Hanzlicek. Survivors include his beloved wife of 48 years, Wilma, of West; sons, Robert Lee Kahanek and his wife, Le, of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Mike Kahanek, of West; daughter, Sharon Cox and her husband, Wayne, of Lorena; grandsons, Derek Cox and Dillon Cox; sister-in-law, Evelyn Kahanek, of Waco; longtime friends, Melvin Koester, of Robinson, Barney Poole, of Monroe, Louisiana, and Kenneth Green, of Waco; his cat, Mitz Boy; his dogs, Eddie and Maggie; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Waco Tribune-Herald: 1/18/2007...E1
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