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Richard Zastrow Obituary
Rich Zastrow, age 65, passed away after a lingering illness on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born on April 9, 1949 in Neenah, son of Walter and Jean (Egner) Zastrow. Rich received his high school diploma at the age of 16 from Menasha High and went right into the Navy. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a Navy Corpsman in a Marine Recon unit. Rich was an automobile salesman for over 25 years ending his career with the Bergstrom family. He raised champion field dogs, loved racing Alaskan Huskies, and was an avid animal lover. Rich also enjoyed reading, raising orchids, hunting, and fishing. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed going with friends and family.
Rich is survived by his parents, two children: Mark (Christine) Zastrow and Sarah Bequest and their mother, Karen (Jorgensen) Dawson; three grandsons: Colin, Luke, and Evan Zastrow; one sister, Judi Rodriguez, two brothers: Pete (Sandy) Zastrow and Steve (Carrie) Zastrow, he is further survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Rich was preceded by one sister, Jan Kneip, and his grandparents.
The memorial service will take place at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Martens-Laemmrich Funeral Home, 312 Milwaukee Street, Menasha; with Pastor Tim Albrecht officiating. Friends and family may visit at the funeral home from 4:00 pm until the time of service.
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Rich and his grandchildren
Mark Zastrow
October 22, 2014
July 13, 2014
Glen Zietlow
June 8, 2014
Rich was in Hyundai when Bergsrtom came in and bought it. That's when I came into HIS showroom. We were the Z Team and spent many hours together, and shared many lunch hours together. I will miss you!
Dick & Sandy Carlesco
June 6, 2014
Rich one of my best friends for over 40 years. Just called today to find out if he could come to DL and visit Vince Frost with Sandy and I. Talked to him about one month ago, myself and a whole lot of friends will miss him.We lived together in Fargo, hunted and fished, worked together he was my partner with a company called CKZ leasing. So many memories, he is in my heart forever, RIP my good buddy, till we hunt again
This photo was one the digital photo frame on his desk at Bergstrom.
May 26, 2014
May 24, 2014
Mark and Christine- I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. If the two of you need anything at all, please let me know.
Your love of Orchids displayed your love for life
Mike Seis
May 22, 2014
Rich,
You were my friend, my confidant, my brother in our Bergstrom family my heart breaks at your leaving us so soon. There still is so much we haven't done yet, so many plans you had, as you were entering a new chapter in your life. You were so filled with confidence, hope, and new vigor after your victory over the big "C". This year you started receiving your first SS checks, excited and proud discussing and sharing dreams of golfing in Scotland. We all loved hearing you share your life stories and sat in awe of the life experiences you shared. You were there at work every morning to greet us all with a jovial "good morning" which started the days of anyone who walked by your office. We miss you, I miss you, and We Love You…
Kate R
May 22, 2014
I worked with him at Russ Darrow and he always made me laugh. A kind hearted man who always had something nice to say. He will be missed.
May 22, 2014
Just a blessing to have around.. ALWAYS MADE US MILE WITH HIS DRY HUMOR.. Will me missed!!!!!!! S.E.C.
Scoot & Laura Honick
May 22, 2014
With deepest sympathy,sorry for the loss of your family member. May the angels from Heaven guide him to eternal peace.
Christina Kanuscak
May 22, 2014
Rich was an incredible man and someone I loved very much! I will miss his beautiful sparkling blue eyes. There is a hole in my heart where his memory will live with me forever.
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