Richard E. Zurn Sr.

Zurn, Richard E., Sr.

Mt. Upton, NY: Richard E. Zurn, Sr., 78, of Mt. Upton, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014, at the Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney. He was born July 18, 1936 son of the late James and Leila (Robbins) Zurn in Sidney. Dick served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. He was employed as an electrician by the Amphenol Corp until his retirement in 1992. Dick married Sharon (Sharp) Thompson on October 19, 1984. He was a 50 year, lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose #277 in Sidney. He was also a lifetime member of the Southern Tier Moose Legion #14 and the 25 Club 150 Division. He was a member of the Sidney American Legion and was affiliated with the Sidney Boat Club. Dick is survived by: wife, Sharon Zurn, Mt. Upton; children, Theresa Becraft and her husband Toby, Ithaca, Rick Zurn, Nevada, Randy Zurn, Thailand, James Zurn and his wife Elaine, Apalachin, Liza McCauley, Afton, Tim Zurn and his wife, Darcy, FL; and the mother of his children, Mary Crandall, Afton; stepchildren, John Thompson, Binghamton, Roger Thompson and his wife, Laura, Pittsfield, MA, Ginger Marcus, Milan, TN; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Bernard and Dolores Zurn, Illinois; brother-in-law, John Branning, Fulton. He was predeceased by four brothers, a sister, a grandchild and great-grandchild. Friends may call Saturday, September 20, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney. Funeral Services with Moose and Military Honors will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral chapel with Fr. Gordon Polenz officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Ranch for Children, Attn: Development Department, PO Box 60100, Boulder City, NV 89006. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.