Rich Rezac

1985

Richard Joseph Rezac
16 Apr 1948 - 21 Apr 2007
Mile High Squares

Obituary

Richard Joseph "Rich" Rezac of Topeka, died Saturday, April 21, 2007 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born April 16, 1948 at Onaga, the son of Clarence and Agnes Stueve Rezac. Richard graduated from Holy Cross grade school, attended two years at Emmett High and graduated from St. John Vianney Seminary in Elkhorn, NE. He graduated from St. Thomas Seminary in Denver. Rich then taught Philosophy and Theology at a private Academy, he then worked as an independent contractor for several years. He moved home to care for his ailing parents in 1986. Rich then worked at Whelan's Lumber CO. for 20 years. He was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Topeka. Mr. Rezac was preceded in death by his parents and by an infant brother who died at birth. Richard is survived by his companion of 20 years, Terry Clouse, Topeka; brothers, Clarence (Rosemary) Rezac, St. Joseph, MO., James (Virginia) Rezac, Manhattan, Galen (Pat) Rezac, Emmett and Thomas (Nancy) Rezac, Emmett; 5 nieces and 5 nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Topeka. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett. Rich will lie in state from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 24 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, and after 6:00 P.M. at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church where there will be a vigil service at 7:00. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richard J. Rezac Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.^[1]