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David Zobel Obituary
68, Menasha, passed away Monday Jan. 6, 2014 at Manor Care Nursing Home surrounded by his family following a short battle with cancer. Dave was born August 29, 1945 in Green Bay, WI to Harrison and Lois (Burmeister) Zobel. Dave enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served two tours during the Vietnam War. He married Kathleen Unmuth in 1989 and was a truck driver for many years and member of the Local Teamsters. David enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends up north.
He is survived by his mother, Lois Kracht, Manitowoc; wife, Kathy Zobel, Menasha; children: Robbie (Tina) Zobel, William (Alecia) Verhagen; Kristin Zobel; Holly (Jamie VandeBurgt) Hoehne; Jennifer (Christian) Rottier and Alexandria (Matthew) Banick; 9 grandchildren: Shyana, Jordan, Cody, Kailey, Juliana, Madelynn, Walker, Trip and Reece; 2 great grandchildren: Zander and Skylynn; one brother, James (Sandy) Zobel and many nieces and nephews.
Dave was preceded in death by his father, Harrison Zobel, step-father, Walter Kracht; a son Michael and a brother, Steven.
Funeral services for Dave will be held at 7 pm, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 at the Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel with Doug Newhouse officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton. Friends may visit the family from 4 - 7 pm Thursday. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established. A special thank you to the staffs of Theda Clark Hospital, Appleton Medical Center and Manor Care Nursing Home for their care of David.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Zobel
February 10, 2014
Dear Zobel Family,
Dave was in my graduating class of '64 and we grew up in the same neighborhood.During our high school years Dave and I were close friends and sometimes double dated. He was a good person and I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that all the good memories will help to ease the pain.
With much sympathy,
Roseanne {Abel} Dooley Kennewick, W
Louie Mader
January 16, 2014
Dear Zobel family, so sorry for your loss.
David Kingsley
January 14, 2014
I am truly sorry for your loss.
January 8, 2014
Sorry to hear of his untimely demise. Diane Schroeder Seabrook
Dick & Carol Sedo
January 8, 2014
Lois, Jim & Sandi and Kathy. We are so saddened to hear of David's passing. What a great guy he was and he will be missed and thought of often.
Dave & Sharon Verhagen
January 8, 2014
Dear Kathy, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying each day that God keep you in his hands and in his heart.
Sue VanderVelden
January 8, 2014
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I've never me him but I've heard he was a wonderful man. May God help you and Your Family through these difficult times. May God Bless You and all Your Family.
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