Robert L. Zavorka

Robert “Bob” Louis Zavorka, 84, passed away September 17, 2020 at Bristol Park Memory Care where he was a community resident for the last four years. A native of Downers Grove, Illinois, he was the son of the late Louis J. Zavorka and Doris Pearl England Zavorka. He attended Downers Grove North High School graduating in 1955 and graduated from Heyer Electronics and Mobil Oil Corporation Management School.

He began his career with International Harvester exporting their equipment around the world. In 1960 he and his brother Ray Zavorka opened Bob and Ray’s Mobil Service Station in Countryside, Illinois which he owned and operated for 25 years.

His interests included Lions Club pin trading, coin and stamp collecting and treasure hunting with his metal detector. He also enjoyed bowling, golf and traveling to Las Vegas and various casinos to play the slot machines.

He was a member of the Lions Club for 52 years and served in various capacities culminating as Lions District 1A Governor and Lions of Illinois Foundation President.

Bob also loved to travel, attending annual Mobil Conventions in Las Vegas and the Lions International Conventions including Thailand and South Korea. He attended Lions Club trading pin swaps across the country and Canada.

Bob always loved automobiles. He was a Ford man through and through and enjoyed Mustangs and restoring his pair of 1957 Thunderbirds.

He loved Scouting starting as a Cub Scout and finishing as an Explorer Scout. In high school he played basketball and ran track, but his biggest love was baseball. He was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs and cried the day they finally won the World Series in 2016.

His biggest joy in life was getting things done whether it was finishing his basement, or fixing something that was broken. He loved being in charge. He served on countless committees and school boards making a difference in his community.

Bob is survived by his brother, Ray Zavorka (Mary Ann); his children, Terrie Boyd (William), Julie Finan (Phillip Staines), Scott Fisher (Jacqi), Debra Zavorka (Jason Reno); twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 10 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 7:30 pm.

Donations may be made to Lions of Illinois Foundation at https://lionsofillinoisfoundation.org/.