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Richard Zipfel Obituary
Richard Zipfel, 62, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Evansville, Ill., born Feb. 4, 1947, in Red Bud, Ill., died Saturday, April 18, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Richard was a Vietnam veteran and he worked at the VA for 29 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfons and Frances, nee Kumke, Zipfel; and his brother, Dennis Zipfel.
Surviving are his brothers, Al Ray, Larry, and Frank (Delores) Zipfel all of Belleville, Ill., Gary (Gail) Zipfel of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Steve and Jim Zipfel both of St. Petersburg, Fla.; his sister, Charmaine Hughes of Belleville, Ill.; his special friend, Mark Roosa; and many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held Friday, April 24, 2009, at St. Luke's Church in St. Petersburg, Fla. His wishes were to be cremated.
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Dennis W. Norris Jr.
April 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to both families in this horrible accident. The Lord put me in the path to witness it on that day. It will live with me forever as it will your family. God Bless all of the Zipfel family and loved ones involved.
Cheryl & William Quirin
April 28, 2009
Frank, Larry and Alray - We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Rose Nichols
April 24, 2009
Alray & Family My prayers are with you all. Please know that you do not walk alone.
Rose Nichols
Charles and Bertie Zipfel
April 23, 2009
Al Ray and Family: We are so sorry to hear of Richard's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Charles and Bertie
Jackie Turner
April 23, 2009
Larry,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I pray the Lord will hold you close to his heart at this very hard time.
art roscow
April 23, 2009
you have my sympathy for your loss.
June McGeehon
April 23, 2009
Larry, I want to express my sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your dear brother, Richard. You are in my prayers. Take care of yourself. June
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