Robert Joseph Zeegers, age 75, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, March 29th, 2024.  Rob was born in Milwaukee on March 17th, 1949, to the late Joseph and Elaine (Gosz) Zeegers.

Rob attended the seminary in the 8th grade.  He then attended John Carroll College in Ohio, and eventually received his Masters Degree from the University of Chicago.

Rob was a Brother of the Blessed Sacrament for many years.  He was a Teacher and Associate Principal at St. Mary High School in Menasha.  In 2002, he moved to Chicago where he was Principal of St. Dorothy Catholic School until his retirement in 2012.

Following retirement, Rob returned to Appleton to be near his family.  During his retirement Rob was very generous and volunteered a great deal of his time to the Esther Prison Reform and the St. Joseph Food Pantry.  He enjoyed reading, traveling with his good friend Father John Boydin, and having a glass of scotch with a good cigar.

Rob is survived by his six siblings:  Kathy (Chuck) Spoehr, Jeff (fiancé Erica Neale) Zeegers, Nancy Wimberger, Paula (Kurt DeSorcy) Mueller, Matt (Lu) Zeegers, and Andy (Shelley) Zeegers; 3 brothers-in-law:  Russ Berggren, Tom Hurley, and Leon Schabow; and his feline friend, Tucker.  Rob is further survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many, many good friends.

Rob was preceded in death by his parents, 4 siblings:  Linda Hurley, Jean Berggren, Chris Schabow, and Mark Zeegers; and brother-in-law Cyril Wimberger.

A memorial service will take place at 11:30 am on Thursday, April 4th, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 500 W. Marquette St. Appleton, with Father John Boydin officiating.  Friends may visit at the church on Thursday from 9:30 am until 11:15 am.  Interment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.