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David Zielke Obituary
Spencerport: Beloved husband and father, died peacefully Thursday, August 28, 2008, after a long illness. Born in Rochester September 23, 1939. David is predeceased by his father and mother Arnold and Bessie Zielke and brother, Gene Zielke. Survived by his wife and best friend of 49 years, Joyce; son, Mark; daughter, Vickie; daughter-in-law, Debbie; son-in-law, Tom; 3 granddaughters who were the light of his life, Tiffany Zielke, Nadie Leigh and Ryley Phoenix; 2 sisters-in-law, Barbara Zielke and Jenny Fowler; brother-in-law, Joseph Murant; along with several nieces and nephews. David was an electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #86 for 45 years.
To all of those who offered comfort and support, thank you. A special thank you to Dr. Gary Wahl and MICU Staff at Rochester General Hospital.
The family will receive friends Saturday, September 6th from 12-2 and 4-6 PM at the New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave., where a Memorial Service will be held at 6 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Rochester General Hospital Medical Intensive Care Unit, 1425 Portland Ave., Rochester, NY 14621. To share a memory, please visit:
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Lois (Bullers) Spence
September 7, 2008
Joyce, I'm so sorry to hear about Dave and I know he'll be missed very much by you and your family. You two were high school sweethearts and have many years of good memories. My sincere sympathy to you.
Joan Carey (Whitmer)
September 4, 2008
Joyce,
I was sad to hear of Dave's illness when I attended our 50th class reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sue (Susie) (Pease) Osborne
September 4, 2008
Zielke, I am so very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. His name was one mentioned often as we worked together in the ICU "way back when." I pray that the love and support of friends and family will help you through this difficult time.
Joyce and Bud Hamlin
September 4, 2008
Friends share many happy times together, but we also share the sad times, too......we share this time with you and you all know we are here for you.....love, Bud and Joyce
Karen Bjers Trout
September 4, 2008
Joyce- Through the West High Alumni email I read of Dave's passing. Although I haven't seen you in 50 years since Mrs Hienzle's homeroom, I believe we both lived on Union St some 45 years ago. Please accept my sympathy.
joseph j. murant
September 3, 2008
Hang in there little sis, let time do the washing of your memorys not to dim them but to renew them day by day.
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