Richard Zook Obituary
Richard married Terry (née Aylesbury) Zook in 1977. Together they raised two amazing daughters who inherited Richard's wit and sarcasm, Jennifer Zook Greene and Michelle Zook Giering. He was the owner of Zook Woodwork, a successful custom furniture company. Richard's greatest joy was to spend time with his family including grandchildren, Heidi Giering, Archer Giering, and Fiona Greene.
When not hanging out with his family, Richard was an avid skier, science enthusiast, sailor, animal rescuer, and teller of the world's best (worst?) dad jokes.
He will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, silly dad, and grandchild-spoiling pop.
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Ken &Cheryl Giering
September 8, 2025
So full of life and family, Richard left a bit of himself in all of us.
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