Paul L. Zerkel
1920 - 2006
Paul L. Zerkel
1920 - 2006
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BORN
1920
DIED
2006
Paul Zerkel Obituary
He was born September 10, 1920 in Frankfort, the son of Martin Luther and Myrtle Irene (Hancock) Zerkel. He lived most of his life in Anderson and was an independent Insurance Agent with Northwest Mutual and Indiana Lumberman Insurance.
Paul was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and a WWII Army Air Force Veteran.
He is survived by two sons, Paul A. (wife, Jane) Zerkel and Bill (wife, Theresa) Zerkel, all of Anderson; two daughters, Cathy Sue (husband, Jerry) Brenner of Daleville and Karen A. (husband, Brett) Wable of Anderson; seven grandchildren, Amy (husband, Terry) Cavin, Jeremy (wife, Brooke) Zerkel, William D. Zerkel, Jr., Patrick Donovan, Brett Wable, Jr., Tyler Wable and Kelsey Wable; eight great grandchildren, Ernie Vasquez, Lauren Ashley Vasquez, Bryce Trebley, Tristin Zerkel, Jacob Zerkel, Landen Wood, Austin Zerkel and Madison Taylor Donovan; and two step-great grandchildren, Aaron and Jake Cavin.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis E. Zerkel; and sister, Mabel Jenkins.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Matt Manning officiating. Burial will be at East Maplewood Cemetery, where military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Post 266.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.
Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences: www.brownbutzdiedring.com
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Brett Jr
March 24, 2019
I wish I would have had more time on this Earth with you present. It goes without saying that my life would have gone in a significantly different direction had your wisdom and guidance been available to me in these tumultuous years since your passing. I've also become fascinated with the history of WW2 as of late, which I'm sure you spoke extensively to me about when I was young and disinterested. There are things that have been left unsaid, things I'm ashamed of, things I would profess in a guilt-laden confession without hesitation, but I suppose part of life is holding onto the hope that these unspoken words may find your ears after the candle of life goes out. I just hope you're looking down on all of us with the understanding that we're all trying our best to live in your honor, even if we may never exceed it. I love you and I promise to make the 1 thousand mile trek back to the Hoosier state to visit you someday. But if that opportunity proves to be fleeting, then I shall see you on the other side. That faith is forever instilled within me.
Joyce Sulvinski
June 3, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom Hervey
June 1, 2006
Bill,
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Although I never knew him, I know without a doubt he was a good man. I wish you peace at this time.
Take Care of Yourself,
Tom
Mary Ann Gephardt and Bob Shoemaker
June 1, 2006
Paul was a long time friend and neighbor.As we are out of town we send our sympathy to the family. Mary Ann Gephardt Shoemaker and Bob.
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Tim Morrison
May 30, 2006
To Theresa and Bill,
I offer my deepest sympathy to you at this time of loss. Parents are the bedrock to our lives and are truely missed when gone. May you find strength and comfort from a living God above even now. Consider the loss and be made better by it today. Again, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Theresa we do miss you at work.
tim catt
May 29, 2006
It all brings back good memories of your mom and dad and the 4th street house...and all the kids in the neighborhood your mom and dad put up with...they sure had some patience to have such a motley crew hanging around....my feelings are with with you ....tim catt
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May 29, 2006
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