Henry R. Zich

Henry “Hank” Raymond Zich was born in Omaha on September 25, 1929 to Elsie Geil Zich and Carl Zich. He was the third born of five sons. He enjoyed his childhood in the family home near Miller Park. He was an avid sports enthusiast and was all state at North High School in basketball and baseball in 1947, in addition to playing football. After graduating, he played minor league baseball for the Cardinal organization until he was called to service in the Army Signal Corps, where he helped construct communications for the armistice talks in Panmunjom on the 38th parallel in Korea that led to the end of combat in 1953.

After returning home, he and his first wife Donna welcomed a daughter, Joni, and son, Jerry. He worked at Northwestern Bell for 35 years. He managed offices in Chadron, Sidney, and South Sioux City, before returning to Omaha.

He enjoyed his retirement years with his wife, Jo, actively involved with their three grandchildren and traveling, including frequent trips to Las Vegas. He attended their grandchildrens' every sporting event, dance recital, and performance regardless of location or weather conditions.

Hank was preceded in death by brothers, Carl Zich and Jack (Donna) Zich by his first wife, Donna, and his second wife, Josephine.

Hank is survived by brothers Rich (Janet) Zich of Normal, IL, and Bob (Joanne) Zich of Washington, D.C., daughter, Joni Locher (Tom) of Omaha, and son, Jerry Zich, of Shenandoah, Iowa, three grandchildren and three great-grandsons.

Memorial Mass 10:30am Thursday, April 27, 2023 at St. Philip Neri-Blessed Sacrament Church. 

Interment of the urn 12:30pm at Omaha National Cemetery. 

Memorial Visitation with the family one hour prior to the service at church. 

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials to go to Saint Philip Neri Catholic School.