Robert “Bob” J. Zidar

"Your dead will live. My corpses will rise up. Awake and shout joyfully, You residents in the dust! For your dew is as the dew of the morning. And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life. This prophecy tells us that one day we will see our loved ones brought back to life in a new world! So please hold on to this hope and seek Jehovah God to see his promises unfold.....

To all of our children and grandchildren from Bob's wife Diana: Now he is gone, release him, let him go... His pain has disappeared and peace does flow. Please don't bind yourself to him with tears... Be thankful for your many beautiful years. He gave to you his love, but you can't guess... How much you gave to him in happiness. He thanks you for the love you've always shown, But now it's time he travels on alone. So grieve a while for him, if grieve you must... Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only a short time that you must part... So keep your memories within your heart. He won't be far away, for life goes on... So if you need him - call, and he will come. Thought you can't see or touch him, he'll be hear, And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear... All his love around you soft and clear. He's watched you since that day he had to go... The love that binds you still now clearly shows. He know's you'll need this love to get you through... He's proud he had a family sweet as you. Until you meet again on that bright shore... He'll always be here for you, that's for sure. And then, when you must come his way alone... He'll greet you with his smile and say... "Dear Family - Welcome Home ! " Remember - His Love is Forever No One Can Ever Take That Away All My Love - Mom/Gramma

An anonymous person wrote that people come into your life for a REASON, a SEASON or a LIFETIME. That they are there for the REASON you need them to be. That they are there for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. And, that LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things you must build upon. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. Robert J Zidar, Bob, was many things. He was Grandfather to 18; but any young child could see him as "Grampa". He was a father to more than he sired, and ‘devoted’ is too mild a word to describe him as a husband. He was a friend beyond pale. God gave him body nearly large enough to contain his personality. Bob could start a conversation, have a discussion or give a lecture; and, you never knew which it be until it ended. He had an unassailable desire to help. Bob’s life was a blend of playfulness and profundity with an insatiable desire to “know”. Bob was analytical, rash and compassionate, a true 'Tool Time Tim' with the burning desire to make it bigger, faster, better. He was published, an inventor and patent holder and helped set standards that do and will have impact on an industry and people’s lives and property for the better. His value to those around him can be summed by the admonition to just “Ask Bob". He held the positive attitude of “Yes, I can--and so can you!" God's award of good fortune allowed him the blessing of giving and allowed the miscues that come from constantly trying and doing to consistently morph into something better. (a new floor and appliances may never have happened were it not for his desire to have clean seatbelts!) Never my "boss" always my friend. Ever my mentor with the caveat "If things don't work out, I want to able to part friends." As always, Bob gets what he wants. Bob came to us for REASONS, stayed with us for a SEASON and has left us with an image for our LIFETIME. If anything in heaven can use improvement, God has called the right person. I pray to God, "take care of my FRIEND".

My deepest sympathy Bob was a great boss and friend Love Always Ron & Jamie

We are so sorry for your loss, all of us at HMI in Manitowoc

HMI Family

We are so sorry for your loss. There are fond memories of Bob in both business and recreational. Our deepest sympathy to the Zidar family.

Here is to a man Bigger than life. We love and cherish all the fun times we had with you on your visits to Vegas. We will always remember you kindness and wiliness to help others at all times. We will always remember the great times we had together and the pictures we have of all of us together thru the years. We are all better people from knowing you and we THANK you for being you and caring for all the people around you. WE WILL ALL MISS YOU and look forward to seeing you again in the next world!!!!

Those big Teddy Bear Hugs....priceless. True heart warming affection simply flowed so easily from this man. Knowing him was a blessing. Rest in peace Bob. Hugs always....xoxox

All my sympathy for your loss. Just remember Bob will always be watching over and listening to all of you.

My sympathy to the Zidar family. I and my husband Al worked with Bob and family at Capital Speedway. Always a smile on his face and a willingness to help anyone. May he RIP.

TO OUR BOB Six years ago John decided to drop the bomb. He picked up the phone in search of his mom. When the night came for the grand meeting, We met a wonderful lady and a man who gave us a warm greeting. You were very welcoming as you rolled out the rug. You made us feel like part of the family with a bear-like hug. A new son, daughter-in-law, not one grandson but two, A whole new family out of the blue. We quickly learned your favorite things, And all of which the joy they bring. The first and most important is your lovely wife. Without a doubt, Diana is the love of your life! Erin and Josh, Liz and Boo, All love you so much and think the world of you. Gracie and Gretta are your two favorite dogs, None cuter can be found in puppy catalogs. What great times you have during a visit from Millie, And with squeaky toys she makes you laugh silly. Repairing basements and driveways to make them last, Just as much fun as fixing up cars and driving real fast. Brandy and diet is your drink of choice by far, The Phoenix and Snickers are your two favorite bars. Jamaica and Vegas are your two vacation places, The sun, slots and lemon drops bring smiles to your faces. You are a big man with an even bigger heart, You make our families so happy of which you are a cherished part. To you Bob, we all love you so much and the things that you do, You Bob, YOU are the GLUE!

May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the great pain. So sorry for your loss Diana

I worked for Bob at Capital Super Speedway. A great promoter, racer and father. I never met a harder working man. My condolences to his family. RIP.

Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Bob. I know he meant a lot to all of you.

Our deepest sympathies to the family. We have nothing but good memories of Bob.

I would like to offer my condolences to the family. Mere words cannot express the grief that comes from losing a dear loved one to death. What can give us a measure of comfort is the Bibles promises of the day when sickness and death will be no more...and the wonderful hope of seeing our loved ones again on a paradise earth. Such words can hopefully help with the pain you all are experiencing at this time of sorrow. May the God (Psalms 83:18) of ALL comfort keep you enduring now and in the days to come. And may happy memories warm your hearts. – Revelation 21:3-5; 2 Corinthians 1:2-4, Isaiah 25:8, Acts 24:15, Psalms 37:10-11,29

Such a big life for someone who was bigger than life. Rest In Peace Bob.... ~K & Jeff

I met you and Diana 12 years ago in Jamaica, and every year since then have traveled to a warm sunny place, or gone to Las Vegas for one of your birthdays. I have so many wonderful memories. You have enriched my life in so many ways and I am so grateful to you both. I will miss you forever Bob. You lived life to the fullest, worked hard and played hard. I have albums full of amazing memories thanks to you. So glad you are free and painless my friend. May you RIP now and forever.

Bigger than life Bob....loved telling jokes, traveling with friends, lemon drop martinis and his family! You will be SO missed dear friend! Until we meet again......

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.