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Dorothy Elaine Zunker
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Dorothy Zunker Obituary
She graduated as Salutatorian from Fox Tech High School in San Antonio with a cosmetology certification. On July 21, 1948 Dorothy married Vernon Zunker. Dorothy was a member of Redeemer Church in Zuehl.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Vernon Zunker, her parents, her sisters, Jacqueline Ford Stanford, and Ethel Ford Pahmiyer, and her brothers, C. C. Ford, Jr., Raymond Ford, and Arthur Ford.
Survivors include her daughters, Brenda Zunker Boyko and husband Nick, and Lois Zunker McDougall and husband Ronnie; son, Darryl Zunker and wife Lana; grandchildren, Diane Little, Terri Boyko George and husband Aaron, Kaci Zunker Gibbons and husband Ben, Kade Zunker and wife Amanda, Kelsey Boyko, Kendyl Zunker Bridges and husband Tyler; great-grandchildren, Jakob, Blain, and Harper Gibbons, Lucas and Lane Zunker, and Halen George; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and a host of friends.
Visitation will begin on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at Redeemer Church in Zuehl followed by a memorial service celebrating Dorothy's life at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Jennifer Gold officiating.
Private interment will be held prior in the Redeemer Church Cemetery in Zuehl.
The family would like to thank the entire staff of the Brooks of Cibolo for their compassionate and loving care of Dorothy.
Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Church in Zuehl, 7415 Gin Road, Marion, Texas, 78124.
165 Tor Drive, Seguin, TX 78155
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