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Delbert Zwolle Obituary
He was born January 14, 1935 in Marion, Ohio to the late Ralph and Mary (Long) Zwolle. On June 12, 1958 in Marion, he he married Joy M. Reed and she survives. Delbert was retired as a Regional Vice President after thirty- two years with United Industrial Workers Union in Wilmington, CA. In Marion, Delbert was a member of Fairpark Community Baptist Church, was an avid tennis player, liked to shoot pool at the Marion Senior Center, and was a union man his whole work life helping to organize big companies. He also was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict where he was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division.
Other survivers to Delbert are two sons, Richard L. (Rachel) Weber of Omak, Washington, Mark R. (Trina) Zwolle of Atlanta, GA; seven grandchildren, Amanda, Casie, Brandon, Adam, Daniel, Natalie, and Niki; and two great-grandchildren, Leslie and Dakota; also surviving is a sister, Ruth Davis of Marion, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents; Delbert was preceded in death by a son, Scott Zwolle, and a daughter, Nancy Anne Stitak; three brothers, Tom, Pete, and Charles; and four sisters, Kathryn, Gertrude, Elva, and Edris.
There will be a Memorial Service for Delbert on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Fairpark Community Baptist Church, 940 Bermuda Dr. Officiating the service will be the Rev. David Rush. Burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the donor's choice.
Joy and the family would to also give a special thanks to the Marion General Hospital Hospice, and especially Carla, Rita, Brenda, and Joyce.
Condolences can be made at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com
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Pat Mathews
February 22, 2011
Jo, Rick & Mark,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you and your families. Love you all!
Pat Mathews
February 22, 2011
Jo. Rick & Mark,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. I know he will be missed. Love you all!!
rick Hutchins
February 17, 2011
Mom Jo, I will miss the thought of Bevo always smiling and he will always hold a special place in my life and in my heart. He was there when I needed him, and for that I will be forever grateful. Please know that I am there in spirit with you guys, and that we are sending our prayers to you.
Love,Rick & Vicki & Gregory Hutchins
Sue Wisebaker
February 15, 2011
We will miss Delbert's smiling face at the Senior Center. He was here almost daily playing pool. He would make us laugh and always had a smile for everyone. He will be sorely missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family
Sue Wisebaker and Staff - Marion Senior Center
Stephanie Fisher
February 15, 2011
Joy, so sorry for the loss of Delbert. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tereva Jones
February 15, 2011
Joy,
I am so very sorry to hear about Delbert.
He was a very special man and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. If there is anything you need, please let me know.
Roger & Michele McNamara
February 15, 2011
Joy, there are no words that describe how wonderful Delbert was.He will always be in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Russell & Heather Davis
February 15, 2011
Aunt Ruth, Sorry for your loss. May many happy memories help carry you through. Love you!
Bill & Judy Thatcher
February 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dan & Linda Russell
February 15, 2011
Joy,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Delbert will be missed.
February 15, 2011
May God be with you at this time of your loss. Charlie and Sandy Crevison
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