In loving memory of
Robert E. Picha

• May 01, 1939
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• February 20, 2023

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Robert E. Picha, age 83, of Venice, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. Bob
was born on May 1, 1939 in Chicago, Il, where his parents Frank and Mary (Marek) Picha
owned a Bakery.

Bob started his career as an engineer, but his expertise ended in management consulting thriving to help people discover their value and reach their potential. He wrote books and articles such as Career Freedom and Chill and owned rental property.

Bob had a great sense of humor, full of fun, laughter, & storytelling who impacted people with
positive energy & motivation. He was a devout Christian that loved sunsets & dolphins.

His greatest blessing in life was his inseparable, best friend, partner & wife of 62 years, Judi (Ziebell).

He is survived by her along with their children: Steve (Mary Diaz), Dean (Penny
Pritzl), Trina (Bill Peddy), Lance (Claudia Rodriguez) and their grandchildren: Kyle Picha,
Jasmine & Jaron Peddy, Orlando & Joaquin Picha-Rodriguez; sister: Mary (Balderas), cousins
Nancy Degrenia, George Picha, and Natalia (Dejeneka), plus many other family members and
lifelong friends.

Bob’s family will have a Celebration of Life this summer in Lake Geneva, WI. Gifts can be
given to Hearing Loss Association of America where Bob volunteered.