Bob Zumalt

Bobby “Bob” Dean Zumalt Sr., 78, passed away on May 19, 2026, in Springfield, MO, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on January 10, 1948, in Hutchinson, KS and graduated from Burton High School. On October 8, 1966, he married the love of his life, Carol Jean Novack, in Hutchinson, KS.

Bob’s passions were hunting, fishing, spending time with his children, grandchildren, and others he claimed as his. He was truly a jack of all trades and could fix or build anything that did not require a computer. After retirement from his career as a mechanic, Bob fulfilled his lifelong dream of owning land in the middle of nowhere. He loved working to improve the land, building a log cabin that would become his second home, hunting with friends and family, and helping his neighbors. Many lives were touched by his company and generosity over the years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, his parents Doniphan and Marie Zumalt, his brothers Donald Zumalt and Gary Zumalt.

He is survived by his sister Linda Howes and husband Ed; sister Donna Zumalt and husband Larry; sister Patty Martin; brother Darrell Zumalt and wife Denna; son Bob Zumalt Jr. and wife Marguerite; daughter Tish Burlingame and husband Rob; son Damien Zumalt and wife Wendee; granddaughters Tasha Zumalt, Katherina Zumalt, Ila Richardson, and Courtney Burlingame; grandsons Json Ewing, Damien Desmond Zumalt, Noah Zumalt, and Jude Zumalt; great grandson Sire Zumalt; great granddaughter Shiloh Richardson. And all those who called him Dad, Pops, or Uncle Bob.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Aldrich United Methodist Church in Aldrich, MO. Following the service will be a graveside service at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters, P.O. Box 333 Point Lookout, Missouri, 65726.