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William Zuehlke Obituary
1932-2023
William "Tom" Zuehlke passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on January 27, 2023.
He was born William Thomas Zuehlke in Milwaukee, WI on March 6, 1932. Tom married Genevieve "Jenny" Barnes in Manistique, MI in 1958, raised three children in Milwaukee, Denver, Butte, and Salt Lake City.
He was proud of his service as a Staff Sargent in the U.S. Air Force and served in Korea. After that, he had a long career in accounting.
Tom loved to travel; spend time with his family in our National Parks; he was an enthusiastic mountain climber, scaling 60 peaks including many of Colorado's "Fourteeners". He was also an avid collector of rocks & minerals, fossils, stamps, and coins. He loved sharing his knowledge in retirement years as a docent at the Natural History Museum of Utah.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Marie Zuehlke, son Thomas Zuehlke, and son-in-law Brian Reminder. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jenny (Barnes), as well as daughters Patricia Guerrero and Angie Zuehlke, granddaughter Kaitlin Beal (David), and grandson Christian Reminder.
Viewing and funeral mass will be at St Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 Creek Road, Cottonwood Heights, UT on Saturday, February 4th: Viewing 10:30 a.m. – 11:20, Mass 11:30 a.m. Directly after the mass, he will be entombed at Memorial Mountain View Cemetery 3115 Bengal Blvd, Cottonwood Heights. Reception at St. Thomas More church immediately following the entombment. Cannon Mortuary, Funeral Directors.
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Claire Marie Jonaitis and Mark Stephen Jonaitis
February 2, 2023
Dear Pat, Mrs. Z, Angie, and family,
Mark and I are sad to hear of Mr. Zuehlke's passing. We are grateful to have known him. He was such a kind, gracious, welcoming man. Delightful memories of Mr. Z include him hosting many happy family gatherings at your home, from June BBQs and 4th of July celebrations in your back yard, to New Year's Eve toasts in your living room... birthday parties for Pat, Tom, Angie... Mr. Z inviting us down to see all that he curated during his time collecting... We always felt welcome at any given happy Family Zuehkle celebration... We celebrate YOU, Mr. Zuehkle.
Much love,
Mark and Claire Jonaitis and family ; Edwin and Rosann Hebda and family
Brenda Smith Palmer
January 31, 2023
Patty and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad´s passing. He was a kind man. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with all of you at this time.
Brenda Smith Palmer
a Grateful Citizen
January 31, 2023
Thank You for your Service,Sir.
Patti Carpenter
January 30, 2023
Tom was a joy to be with. I loved his sense of humor and hearing stories about his life. I also enjoyed our many nights of singing at the dinner table. I send prayers of comfort to his family during this difficult time.
Patti Carpenter
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