Mr. Robert Paul "Bob" Tkach

March 28, 1931 - February 1, 2019

Mr. Robert Paul Tkach, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2019, at home, surrounded by loving family. He was born on March 28, 1931 in Lorain, Ohio to Joseph and Mary Tkach, who had immigrated from Czechoslovakia. After graduating from Lorain High School, Bob entered Ohio State University. He left college to join the United States Air Force during the Korean War, where he proudly served his country as a First Lieutenant. While serving, he met and married the love of his life, Mary Emma Seitz, on February 16, 1955. He then returned to Ohio State University and graduated in 1956. While at Ohio State, Bob played on their tennis team, and he continued his love of the sport, both playing and as a spectator throughout his lifetime. After graduation, Bob worked for Esso (Standard Oil Company) and then Humble Oil as an Executive in charge of Land Acquisition. In 1968, he moved his family to West Point to become a partner in the family businesses, Seitz Lumber Company and Building Service Center. Bob retired early, and he and Emma traveled extensively, both in the US and abroad. He was a long time member of the Presbyterian Church EPC. Bob is survived by his four children; Barbara Morris (J) of Ashland, VA, Mary (Matt Phelps) of Orlando, FL, Joe (Mary) of Starkville, and Paul of Starkville, his seven grandchildren, one great grandson, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Emma Seitz Tkach, his brother Joseph John Tkach, and granddaughter Julia Tkach. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Calvert Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow at 6:00 pm with Brandon Bates officiating. A private family burial will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to Sally Kate Winters Family Services, PO Box 1233, West Point, MS 39773.