Mark Robert Zaruba, 38 of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at his home. Graveside services will be Friday, May 25, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. at Columbus Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Paul Rowoldt officiating.

Mark Robert Zaruba was born October 5, 1962 in Blair, Nebraska to Nevin and Ruth (Gottsch) Zaruba. His family moved back to Columbus in 1964. He attended Columbus Public Schools. He worked at Vishay Dale. 

Mark is survived by: 
Mother & Step Father - Ruth (Omar J.) Persinger - Louisville, NE 
Sister - Kathy (Leon) Krepel - Beatrice, NE 
Step-Sister - Peggy (Jim) Godat - Fairplay, MO 
Step-Brother - Charles Persinger - Ashland, NE 

Uncle - Ted Gottsch - Monroe, NE 
Aunt - Hazel Stalnaker - Council Bluffs, IA

Several best friends

Step Nieces & Nephews

Numerous Cousins

Mark was preceded in death by: 
Father - Nevin Zaruba
Aunt - Nedra Ballentine
Uncle - Glenn E. Gottsch
Uncle - Almann L. Gottsch
Grandparents