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WILLIAM 'BILL' david ZWIGER SR., 69 GUN BARREL CITY, Texas - William "Bill" David Zwiger Sr., 69, of Gun Barrel City passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011. Born Feb. 25, 1942, in Rockford, Ill., son of Fred and Ruth (Jewell) Zwiger. He worked as director of public works for Durand, Ill., Rio Hondo and Arroyo City. He also served as assistant fire chief in Durand and was a member of the Winnebago Co. Water Rescue team. A USMC Veteran, Bill was a member of Masonic Lodge 302, American Legion 676. He built, owned and operated Diving Dolphins RV Park in Arroyo City for 18 years. Survived by wife, Mary Jo; sons, Terry (Susan) Zwiger, David (Carrie) Zwiger of Rockford; Donald Zwiger of Roscoe, Ill.; Robert (Ilsa) Zwiger of Leander; stepchildren, Susan (Lamont) Hamilton of Colleyville and Douglas (Leslie) Fiene of McKinney; brother, Fred Douglas (Renee) Zwiger; sisters, Jacquelyn (Roger) Fenelon and Marilyn (Frank) Young, both of Rockford, and Gwen (Charles) Cunningham of Winnebago, Ill.; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Predeceased by parents; and brother, Harold Dennis Zwiger. Memorial service will be in Durand at a later date. Personal tributes can be made at eubankcedarcreek.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, or charity of your choosing.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2011.

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Dennis McCorkle

October 1, 2011

May the Lord lift your heart of sorrow and bring peace, joy and comfort to you. Lifting up prayers for each of you.

Sean Rafferty

September 20, 2011

Sorry for your loss.

gail boudin

September 20, 2011

very sorry to hear of your loss......prayers sent to you in this difficult time....

Andy & Jonna Lamm

September 19, 2011

Mary Jo, We were so sadden to hear of Bill's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your entire family!

jerry williams

September 19, 2011

my deepest sympathy for you mary jo. bill was a cool guy and i know you will miss him dearly. jerry and michelle williams

September 19, 2011

My caring thoughts are with you now and in the days to come. With my deepest sympathy.
Cynthia Orlando (Stiffler)

Beth Binger-Dunaway

September 19, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time.

September 19, 2011

May God be with your family during this difficult time.
Karen Ferre

Gary Haughton

September 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Zwiger family during this time of sorrow.

Roxi Bremmer

September 18, 2011

May God's love make your grief bearable and happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

Roxi Bremmer

September 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

gwen cunningham

September 18, 2011

our prayers are with mary jo lov you thank you for everything charlie and gwen

Mike & Kristi Burchfield

September 18, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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