Thomas E. Zenk

Tom, it´s hard to believe a year has gone by. We still think of you and our great memories of growing up and playing ball together. Jerry Havens

Tom and I may have 1st met in Marengo, IL in 1949. Both of our Mothers were pregnant (with us), and wandering about they could've bumped into one another at Zenk's Tavern or Shady Lane Farm, thus giving Tom and I magical "alive but still in the womb communication". Anyway our family moved to California in 1959, I was devastated. It wasn't until 1976 that I moved back to Illinois, Chicago that I hooked-up with Tom. We became instant good friends and started golfing a bit. One morning driving...

So sorry to hear about Tom's passing, a truly great guy. I met Tom quite a while ago on the CBOE. He would always put a smile on my face. Carol, I hope you are doing well, you made a great pair Love, Jim Duff

Tom, may you Rest In Peace. Our friendship will always be in our hearts. Carol, you are in our prayers!

What a wonderful and very interesting man. I always enjoyed talking with Tom. His booming voice was unmistakable. RIP my friend.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carol , Paula and I are very sorry for your loss , Tom was such a great guy ,we will keep you both in our prayers .

Nov '65: Zeus, Ben Davis, Merritt, Flance, & I: row 27 McCormick Pl; Rolling Stones first US tour. What an adventure! Now, Zeus, you're front row, blasting thru stardust! Is this the ultimate adventure? Catch ya there.

Sending love to my heartfelt friend Tom. I will miss you dearly. We met when we both showed up at the U of I as teenagers, a bit lost for sure but we found one another as kindred spirits. Tom was ahead of the curve in the 60's and who knows where things might have gone if he mastered lead guitar! Not many folks tuned into Pink Floyd in 1968. Tom had that great mixture of looking for adventure and finding it while being solid as a rock with a heart of gold. Carol, I'm so glad the two of...