Robert William Vecera III
Robert William Vecera lll, 47 Kemah, Texas December 7, 1972 – July 9, 2020
Robert was taken to be with our Lord unexpectantly on Thursday, July 9th surrounded by his loving family. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, and dear friend. He is forever loved and will be missed by so many.
Robert leaves behind his wife of 17 years, Christine L Vecera of Kemah, Tx. His parents; Patricia and Mike Trippodo of Kemah, Tx, and Bob and Louise Vecera of TN. His children; Maria E Vecera of Kemah, Tx, Chance A Vecera with US Coast Guard, Dakota E Vecera of Kemah, Tx, and beautiful 6 month old granddaughter, Ariana. Robert also leaves behind his sisters; April R Schofield and her husband Paul of Texas City, Christina A Moreland and her husband Lance of Cypress Tx, and Katherine E Trippodo of Kemah,Tx., Lindsey Rinaldi of Memphis, TN. Also, his maternal grandmother, Jane Hackney, of Sun City, AZ, and his loving in-laws Bob and Connie Kaylor of Spring, Tx, and many dear friends.
Robert was born in Memphis, Tennessee December 7, 1972. During his early years he attended St. Louis Catholic school. His family moved to Texas in 1983. Robert graduated from Jersey Village High School in 1991. He received an associate’s degree in business administration at College of the Mainland in 1994. He graduated from the University of Houston in 2006, with a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration.
Robert was employed by Ventil USA for 8 years. He was responsible for product sales in North America, and other parts of the world. He introduced Thanksgiving and the fried turkey to colleagues in the Netherlands.
Robert was all about spending time with family and friends. weekends were about barbecues, football, camping, skiing, cruises, and family gatherings. He never missed an opportunity to be with his family and friends. Robert loved life. He was adventurous, spontaneous, funny, and loved to agitate. He was always there for anybody that needed him. Robert enjoyed working on projects with his brothers-in-law and telling stories around the fire pit. He had an infectious smile and sunny disposition. Robert loved to sing. It didn’t matter that he couldn’t carry a tune, he just sang louder. He loved spending time with his new granddaughter. He had so much living still to do, but at 47, his life was cut short. Robert is forever young, forever loved, and forever in our hearts.
Please join family and friends in celebrating Robert’s amazing life at his memorial being held August 16, 2020, from 1:30 to 3:30, at Walter Hall Park indoor pavilion in League City. 807 SH 3 N. The family has requested that donations be made in name of Robert W Vecera lll to the National Kidney Foundation. Please consider being a kidney donor. Lives like Robert’s depend on you.
Robert was a very nice person with a golden heart. I am So sorry for you loss and we pray that you all will find comfort and peace. We love you April and please let us know if we can do anything
Thanks Amy. you know how we feel about you…family.
Love, Patricia (Robert’s mom)
I am really sorry that he died. I am going to miss him. He was a good person. I am his Aunt in Memphis. He always a kind word. I could tell that he loved ans was loved back.
It’s good to hear from you. He’s with his grand parents now. Take care.
I am going to miss little bobby. he was a loving,caring person.
He was an awesome person! I will miss seeing his smile across the street, blaring 80s music while working in the garage, blown out Halloween nights, he will truly be missed and I am praying for all of you.
Much love from the McMinn Family❤🙏
You will forever be missed . We lived a lot of our lives together and have wonderful memories. We love you Robert
I will always remember his smile. And that he loved to make everyone laugh and have a great time. He loved his family so much.
Beautifully written obit that truly captured Roberts personality. Our prayers for peace and comfort to his family.
Thoughts and prayers to all family members and friends. Robert was very Quiet and shy (NOT). Going to miss that guy.
It’s good to hear from you. Paul will miss his dear friend, April her brother. They lose at both ends. It’s so sad.
I will always remember Roberts infectious smile. Reet in peace sweet man!
Sending lots of prayers to the family and to his friends. April and Paul I am thinking of you both. Hugs to you two!!
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Hon was an amazing person.
Remember what I said. You and the kids are in my prayers.
So sorry for your families lost. We loved Robert and he will be missed. Always smiling
and a pleasure to be around. Made us feel like family.
Thank you. You were so supportive.
It was a very short while That I got to spend with Mr. Robert Vecera…In that time I learned he was there for his family Every Step of the way .In the few times we talked He loved his Children with all his heart …He was A very special person and I am honored to have got to know him. MY love and prayers go out to the family and my precious sweet Maria .im praying for you all and im here if you need anything.
Girl, where have you been? It’s good to hear from you…better in person. Yep.
Robert was our friend since about 2008. I met him at work. He was in sales and I was the technical guy. We started making calls together and became friends. Soon, my wife became closer to him than I was. Online games with the band of friends at Ventil put her in communication, daily. We did not expect him to be taken away so soon. He will be forever remembered. May we all meet again, someday. Robert was a mentor for me when I was changing roles. I was a mentor for him on other things. He was a good man, father, grandpa, brother and friend. I pray all who knew him keep their memories for a lifetime.
You know this is the hardest reply. You both loved my son…I love you. Always will.
Robert and I started both at the same time working for Ventil. We have done major projects together, he as sales engineer working in USA, en I working at engineering in the Netherlands. His approach to tackle a challenge with the smile he made is something I will never forget.
My sincere condolences for all people who loved him
Arne Akkermans (Ventil Netherlands)
Sending prayers to the Family, God receives another Angel, Fly High with the Angels Robert, you will be missed by many. Prayers for fast healing for the family.
Robert was a genuine man. He loved his Family and he will be greatly miss.
I heart goes out to his wife, children and especially his Mama Patricia
So so sorry for your grief. Time does heal, it may take years but life is never the same. Love and my deepest sympathy.
Lucille, thanks for your kind words. We didn’t see this coming… it was a stroke. We miss you around here.
Our condolences to Robert’s family and loved ones.
It will always be hard to understand Robert’s passing away.
We will miss your humour and laughs, not to mention your food preferences. We always had a good time when you were in Holland or when we were in Houston.
Our heartfelt condolences to you
and your family on your loss.
May fond memories of Robert bring you
comfort during this hard time in your life.
‘Some people light up a room’ when they walk in, Robert was one of those collegues, we will always remember him with a smile on our face.
You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
On behalf of the Ventil Netherlands Team,
Arthur Baars & Tineke Halverhout
We are so sorry to learn this news. Our hearts and souls are with you all.
I am so sorry to learn of this. Robert was such a special guy – intelligent, fun and funny, interesting to talk with and interested in others. I remember that he had serious kidney problems at birth so I think we’re lucky that God gave us these 47 years to enjoy him, his smarts, and his sense of humor. Thinking of all of you with love.
Ann Jacob
It was good to hear from you. He actually died from a stroke. Didn’t see it coming.
love, Patricia
I miss bobby very much. he is watching over us now.
Robert – (Bobby to me) – was my first nephew – As a kid I remember playing with him all summer long. As a kid Bobby was not always healthy but you would have never of known it. He was always smiling, energetic and his laugh was contagious. As we grew older – he moved to Houston and I stayed in Memphis and we did not see each other often but when ever I did – He was always the same great natured guy – always full of optimism… I hope all that were so close to him can find peace.
Bill and Lauren Hackney
Bro, it’s good to hear from you. Thanks for your comforting words.
Love, Sis
It was an absolute honour to have had Robert in our lives. Even if it was only once a year. He has and will always have a place in our hearts and in our memories. We wish all family and friends strength and love to get through this time and hopefully find peace with this terrible situation.
Björn, Sandra, Sanne and Jackie Kouwenhoven
Almost 4 years ago when I joined Ventil, I was welcomed by this smiling man who was more than eager to show me he did and the great aspirations he had to continue growing our little company in this corner of the world. This enthusiasm was infectious and even though he worked extremely hard to ensure all his customers were ‘better than they deserved’, I can say this was only the surface of who Robert was.
What I would come to know, is at work he was a mentor to the younger folks by imploring them to look out for their future by working on their credit scores, creating savings accounts, investing whatever they could into their 401k’s, etc, while also offering his time to them to do these things. He was the chef that got a select few of us at the office to be Guinea Pigs to his latest concoctions of smoked meats, spicy sauces or Gumbos. He was the first to send notes to each one of us on special occasions such as Birthdays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Holidays. He was the co-chair event coordinator for any Ventil gathering as he wanted to make sure all had fun and felt appreciated.
During company events or just when I had to bring my kids up to the office, he made sure to take the time to interact with them such as play ping-ping and show genuine interest whatever tv show they may be watching. One last thought I will share is I know he was one proud grandfather. We all joked around about what he will be called…papaw, pawpaw, granddad, the Godfather (poking at his Italian heritage), etc. No matter the name choses, he was just super proud and joyful of his next title in life. As was on my first day, this enthusiasm was infectious.
My family and I offer our sincere condolences and prayers to Christine, Maria, Chance and Ariana, as well as, the rest of Robert’s family and friends as they grieve the loss of such a caring person.
hi! this is Rachelle Burgins I am Robert Vecera’s aunt. it is very comforting to hear from you. i do not know if you remember me.
I have worked with Robert in Houston as well in the Netherlands as we were colleagues at Ventil. Had the pleasure to meet his family and had diner at his house, wings, one of his favorites. When he was in the Netherlands we had a BBQ at my place with my family and had a great time together. Went to many places together and I was always impressed how easy he could start a conversation with about everybody!
I still cannot believe he is not there anymore.
My deepest condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.