William "Bill" Zwinger
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Beloved Husband, Dad and Grandpa
Passed away unexpectedly at home on October 28, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Maude Zwinger; son, Danny Zwinger; and brother, Gregory Zwinger.
Until his retirement in 2015, Bill proudly owned and operated the Zwinger Chas Masonry and Plastering Company that his grandfather began in 1911.
Survived by loving wife of 33 years, Carol; daughter, "Kristy" Dickhausen; grandson, Mason Dickhausen; and sister, Judy (Gerry) Mergens.
Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Church of St. Peter, 1405 Sibley Memorial Highway in Mendota with a visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment 12:30 PM following the Mass at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights.
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Joe Zesbaugh (cousin)
October 31, 2025
Carol and family,
So sorry to learn of Bill's passing. Even though I haven't seen him in many years I have clear memories of our times as young cousins. My brother John and I were nearly the same age and Billy and Greg. We lived in California in those early years, so our visits were infrequent, but visiting the Zwingers and other relatives during summer vacations in Minnesota was always a special treat.
After moving back to Minnesota I later worked with Charlie, Greg and the masonry gang during the summers. By the time I was out of school Billy joined the company and I had moved on to other jobs. As I later moved from Minnesota my brother John would keep me posted on the lives of all my friends and relatives in St Paul.
It's always sad to lose family members. I wish you all happiness in those many good memories of Bill and the time you had together.
Be sure and love each other,
Joe Zesbaugh
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John Zesbaugh
October 31, 2025
70 years since we met Bill and 3 months since I saw you last. A liftime of memories, laughs, happy times and sad times, and family forever. Rest in Peace Billy. You led a good life, and you were a good man.
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