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Zachariah Edward "Zach" Pyles

Zachariah Edward "Zach" Pyles obituary

Zachariah Pyles Obituary

Pyles, Zachariah Edward "Zach"

Zachariah "Zach" Edward Pyles- of Thompsonville, MI, formerly of Goodrich and Marquette, MI and Appleton, Wisconsin where he was a former police officer, age 29, passed away July 11, 2014 as a result of a tragic car accident. A Funeral Service, with Military Honors will be held 3 PM Friday, July 18, 2014 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison, Chaplain Roger Rhodes officiating. Cremation will follow with burial in Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be 1-4 and 6-8 PM Thursday and 2 PM until the time of service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Zach was born in Flint, MI on May 24, 1985, son of Joseph and Eva (Ritenburgh) Pyles. He graduated with honors from Goodrich High School and Northern Michigan University. Zach was a three year All State Wrestler while at Goodrich. He proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the US Army National Guard where he trained at Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri in 2005. Zach served in Iraq from 2007-2008 with the 107th Engineering Company and in Afghanistan from 2012-2013 with the 1433rd Engineering Company. He loved to hunt and fish and was a loving husband, father, son and friend. Zach loved his wife, girls and family and put his heart into everything he did and gave 110%. He was kind, strong, tenacious, had a smile that could light up a room and a laugh that was contagious.

Zach is survived by his wife, Amy; two beautiful daughters, Alayna Rae and Elizabeth Harper; parents; sister, Miranda (Kevin Schlaud) Pyles; father and mother-in-law, Bob and Lori Malmstrom; brother-in-law, Errik Malmstrom; sister-in-law, Madison Malmstrom; grandparents; aunts; uncles; cousins; friends and many fellow veterans. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Arnold Ritenburgh; cousin, Cecilia Marie and his uncle, Bill Vanaman.

Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Jul. 15, 2014.

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July 21, 2014

My sincere condolences to your family. It's comforting to know that God cares for you and invites you to look to Him for comfort. 1 Peter 5:6,7

July 18, 2014

Holding you and your family in thought. It is with tears in my eyes that I send this, and acknowledge how dear our children are to us. May you and all your family find the strength you need to bring each of you through this sad time.

shirley Maclean

July 17, 2014

Eva, I am so sorry...

Shirley maclean

July 17, 2014

Eva and family- I am so sorry...

Karen Frederick

July 17, 2014

Zach and Amy are my neighbors. Amy was also my son's preschool teacher this past year.
Zach's passing has come with great sadness for many families in our community. Unfortunately I never formally met Zach. After reading of his achievements I am overwhelmed with regret. Zach's accomplishments are remarkable at such a young age. Thank you for your services to our county and selfless acts of patriotism you and your family have sacrificed. It is obvious that Zach was one hell of a solider, father, husband, son, brother & friend. May Amy and the rest of Zach's family find peace in remembering this courageous man.

Matt Ollwerther

July 17, 2014

Zach was the type of person I wish more people were like. He'll be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark & Rosanne Boike

July 17, 2014

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron and Corey DePottey

July 16, 2014

sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our prayers.

Nancy Smith

July 16, 2014

Eva, Miranda and family, my deepest sympathies to you at this time.

Lisa Koon-Bloomburg

July 15, 2014

Oh Joe and Eva, my thoughts and prayers are with you. My heart is breaking for you and the family. May you all be strong for each other and know that we are thinking of you.

July 15, 2014

Sending you love and prayers.
Love to you all
Nancy Somers

Brandy Stewart

July 15, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to you all for your loss. Zach was an amazing person whose smile and accomplishments will forever be remembered.

Tom Purcell

July 15, 2014

I cannot imagine your pain, Eva. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Pat Mannor

July 15, 2014

So saddened to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in the loving memories you hold in your heart now and in the days ahead. Sending warm thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Stephanie Huffman

July 15, 2014

Amy, so sorry for your loss. May you have the strength for your family to get through this, especially those sweet little girls. Sending lots of prayers!

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