Ernest Juno "Sonny" Zieroth Jr.

Ernest Juno "Sonny" Zieroth Jr. obituary

Ernest Juno "Sonny" Zieroth Jr.

Ernest Zieroth Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clary Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC on Nov. 28, 2025.

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Ernest "Sonny" J. Zieroth Jr., 88, of Soldiers Grove, formerly of Richland Center, WI, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his home. He was born April 12, 1937, in Lampson, WI, the son of Ernest Juno Sr. and Luella Mae (Tilstad) Zieroth. On May 13, 1960, Ernest married the love of his life, Evelyn Joan Robinson. Ernest joined the United States Navy in 1955, serving for 4 years and then 2 years in the Reserves. Ernest graduated from the Nazarene Bible College. He loved fishing and gardening. For several years, he was self-employed, working on electronics and repairing appliances.

Survivors include his 2 daughters, Brenda L. (Barry) Thomas of Topsfield, Maine, Joanie (Shane) Neprud of Soldiers Grove, and a son, David (Kati) Zieroth of Wisconsin; 16 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Barbie Schlief and Rosie Phillips; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn; 3 children, Linda Atkins, Carla O'Brian, and Daniel James Zieroth; a brother, Elmer "Butch" Zieroth; 3 sisters, Joyce Henning, Mary Parmalee, and Pauline Lorraine "Billie" Boese.

A Military Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Dayton Corners Cemetery in Dayton Township, Richland County, by the local military honors unit. The Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com

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