Robert J. Zach, age 86, a resident of Oakland Twp., Burnett County, WI passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Superior. Robert was born in Burnett County, on June 26, 1930, the son of Henry and Mary Zach. He attended Oakland Grade School from grades 1-8, and a graduate of Webster High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1950-1954. On April 7, 1956, Robert married Ann Konstant at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster. They initially resided in Webster where Robert worked at Badger Telephone Company from 1954-1962. They then moved to Maple, WI where Robert worked for the State Patrol from 1962 until his retirement on May 31, 1989. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Ann; his parents; 2 brothers; and 6 sisters. He is survived by his son, Robert J. Zach; and daughter, Kimberly Ann Zach. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 1:00 PM (visitation 12-1PM) at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster with Father Michael Tupa as celebrant. Interment will be held at Oakland Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.