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Paul Zander Obituary
He was born October 11, 1950, in Waterloo, the son of Walter and Leona (Kohagen) Zander. He attended Warren Township No. 8 School and St Paul Lutheran School and Church, Artesian, where he was baptized and confirmed. He graduated from Tripoli High School in 1968. He married Connie Humpal on January 1, 2020.
Except for a short time in Colorado, he lived and worked on the family "Century Farm" where he practiced organic farming and gardening. He worked for AgRestore for a short time. For the past several years he enjoyed volunteering to mow lawn at the Poor Farm Foundation, formerly the Bremer County Farm.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Humpal and his kids: Chris (Jen) Lane, of Sumner, Carrie (Christy) Allen, of Coralville, Brandi (Matt) Evans, of Independence, and Eric (Jill) Fibikar, of Lawler and 10 grandchildren, two sisters, Karen (Dennis) Boorom, of Crocker, Missouri, and Verla (Darrel) Hinrichs, of Waverly. and three nephews and their wives, and one niece and her husband, and 10 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Paul was well cared for by the Cedar Valley Hospice team. Waverly Lions Club provided a ramp for his use.
A time of remembrance will be held Sunday, October 11 (his birthday) at St Paul Lutheran Church, Artesian, 2022 Larrabee Ave., Waverly, Iowa. Iowacreamation.com is in charge of the remains.
Memorials may be left to Cedar Valley Hospice, the Waverly Lions Club, the Poor Farm Foundation or the the discretion of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Zander
matthew
October 28, 2024
he worked for my dad. i knew him when i was a kid. memory eternal.
Donna Ellison
August 16, 2024
Sparkles (what I called him) was one of my best friends. I adored him for what he was and stood for. A kind and compassionate person
Dennis Zekoff
September 9, 2020
Please see the mailed letter. You may post it to a wall.
Verla
August 25, 2020
A big bear of a brother with twinkling eyes. Thanks for the memories='
Steve Tegtmeier
August 25, 2020
Saddened to hear of the passing of an old friend. Sparky was truly one of a kind. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.
Logan Buenger
August 24, 2020
Sparky, what a good guy, always had a laugh and a twinkle in his eye. RIP Sparky.
Syndi Smith
August 23, 2020
so sorry. I remember Sparky’s home made horse radish. I didn’t try it myself, after witnessing others reactions I could tell it wasn’t for me. But everyone loved it. RIP Sparky, Syndi Smith (formally Heideman).
Paul A. ZANDER
August 23, 2020
I knew Sparky almost all our lives,his family has my prayers .
Donna Ellison
August 23, 2020
Oh Sparks, do many memories, from helping you with hay time, sunburnt the hell on my back and shoulders helping with fencing along with other friends. I will miss you!!!
Donna Ellison
August 23, 2020
He was one of the kindest and best person that I ever met. I knew him over 50 years. Rest in peace my friend. I will miss you much
deb
August 22, 2020
your light will always shine with me and the kids...... and the kids...
logen harms
August 21, 2020
im really suprised u died before i did spark i know u took 20 years off my life in ur gto have fun drivin it
Amy (Blasberg) McDaniel
August 21, 2020
Great memories of Sparky! He was a staple in my childhood. I hope him and my dad are having a wonderful time together now. Much love to all his family and friends.
Dave and Lyn Seeman
August 21, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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