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Clarence Zielke Obituary
Clarence "Butch" Zielke, Jr., of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. Butch was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 12, 1943. Butch attended St Leo's grade school and graduated high school from Aquinas College High School in 1962. He was a member of IBEW Local 683 for over 50 years. During that time, he worked for several electrical firms in the Columbus area. He ended his working career at Korda/Nemeth Engineering where he spent the last 11 years as an electrical designer. By far his most cherished roles in life were those of husband, father, grandfather and brother. Butch was preceded in death by his parents Clarence Sr and Betty Zielke. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon Young Zielke; son, Greg (Mona), Woodbury, MN; daughters, Gretchen (Pat) Cornelius, New Albany, OH, Erica (Scott) Knierim, Plainfield, IN, Ingrid (Joey) Smith, Charlottesville, VA, and Heidi (Brandon) Sullivan, Gahanna, OH; and the joys of his life, 16 grandchildren, Caleb Smith, Emily (Agustin) Villanueva, Ryan Febus, Lydia Cornelius, Regan Cornelius, Paige Cornelius, Max Knierim, Zachary Zielke, Deacon Smith, Lily Knierim, Keegan Sullivan, Tyson Smith, Killian Sullivan, Lochlann Sullivan, Mia Knierim and Harlow Smith; sister and brother-in-law, Linda (Robert) Scholl; brother in-law and sister-in-law, Michael (Shelly) Young; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Butch was a member of the Saint Vincent DePaul society, a USA Swimming/OHSAA and Special Olympics swim official and a member of The Shamrock Club and The Crab Club. Friends may call from 3-6 pm Sunday, December 1 at the EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Rosary 6 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am Monday, December 2 at Saint Patrick Church, 280 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215. Burial immediately following at Saint Joseph's Cemetery, 6440 South High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio, 43137. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mount Carmel Foundation-Hospice.
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Marilyn Maciejewski
December 24, 2019
I thought I sent this before, Many memories baseball, swimming bowling, and get togethers. My prayers to you Sharon and family.
December 19, 2019
December 1, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers - Roger, Robin, Paige & Amanda
Good times with Crab Club
Mahlon Ray
November 29, 2019
Jeanette Piper
November 28, 2019
To a one of a kind man, my Uncle Butch! I have never been around a nicer, funnier, loving and more giving man. You cared so deeply for your family and extended family. We have so many great memories growing up especially spending holidays together (joking about who gets the cherry pie). I am so thankful for you and I know you are at peace!
Thank you so much for taking time out these last few years to come watch Cole play football and to always check up on everyone.
To Aunt Sharon, Greg, Gretchen, Erica, Ingrid, Heidi and my mom. I am so very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. Prayers to all of you during this time, especially through the coming months. Love you all.
Dave & Phyllis Schaller
November 27, 2019
My condolences go out to all of Butch's family, friends & IBEW Local 683 brothers. Butch was a good friend of mine in local 683. He will be missed by all but never forgotten. R.I.P. my brother.
Michael Priestas
November 27, 2019
Butch was a great guy and he will be missed by all
The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home
November 27, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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