Dr. Robert "Bob" Zoeller

Dr. Robert “Bob” Zoeller, D.C., F.I.C.C., 83, passed away, Thursday, August 6, 2009. Bob was born June 17, 1926 in Pottowatomie County, Kansas, the son of Henry and Violet Burgess Zoeller. He attended grade and high school in Manhattan and then enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1944. He served our country for two years. In 1947, Bob married the love of his life, Jo Dowling. They enjoyed over 61 years together. Bob attended to the health care needs of his patients for over 58 years. He graduated in 1950 from Kansas State Chiropractic College in Wichita and practiced in St. Marys for two years. He practiced with Dr. Rex Wright in Topeka for seven years before opening his own practice in 1959. In 1972 his son, Ron, joined the practice and his son, Mark, joined him in1986. In 1957 he helped form the KS Chiropractic Society which eventually led to greater emphasis being placed on chiropractic education and research. Bob was KCA president in 1965, won the Pioneer Award, helped form the Kansas Chiropractic Foundation and was Legislative Committee Chairman for 15 years. His accomplishments during that time included: the two year education requirement instituted along with the Healing Arts Board; insurance equality law passed; chiropractic was included under Medicare; chiropractic was included in Medicaid ; and the state of Kansas included chiropractic care for state employees. Bob headed the committee to establish a political action committee in response to federal law and was elected a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors which earned the honorary F.I.C.C. designation. Bob and Jo were founding members of Christ the King Catholic Church where he ushered on week-ends and for funerals. He was Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council No. 8411 in 2000 and was a member of the James W. Gibbons Fourth Degree Assembly. His hobbies included flying his Alaskan bush plane (Piper Super Cub), hunting quail and cutting firewood. Survivors include his wife, Jo, of the home; children, Steve Zoeller, Wichita, Dr. Ron Zoeller, D.C, Topeka; Debbie Exley (Don), Erie CO and Dr. Mark Zoeller, D.C. (Linda), Topeka; grandchildren, Brandon Zoeller (Heather), Nathan Zoeller, Ashley Zoeller, BreAnne Matthies (Jason), Erik Exley and Colby Zoeller (Stephanie); five great-grandchildren; his brother, John Zoeller (Gigi); and sister Gloria Dierks (Cap). He was preceded in death by his brother, Don Zoeller. Visitation will be Sunday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka, KS 66614, where a Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Chalice ceremony and rosary will be at 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 8411.

Dr. Robert "Bob" Zoeller

June 17, 1926 - August 6, 2009