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Abner Zook Obituary
Abner K. Zook, 89, Newmanstown, entered into rest at his residence on Monday, March 22, 2010.
He was the husband of Emma F. Glick Zook, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage.
He was born in Lancaster on Jan. 27, 1921, son of the late Amos D. and Annie King Zook.
He was a well-known artist and craftsman, especially for his over 800 3-D paintings.
He was a member of the Schaefferstown Mennonite Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons: John, husband of Joyce Groff Zook, Hilton Head Island, S.C., Benuel, husband of Martha Glaze Zook, Philadelphia, Elmer Zook, Portland, Ore., Amos, husband of Geraldine McDonald Zook, Vananda, B.C. Canada, and Raymond, husband of Jane Martin Zook, Mendon, Mass.; and daughters, Nancy, wife of Larry Weaver, Womelsdorf, and Verna, wife of J. Elvin Horst, Newmanstown.
Also surviving are 30 grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; sisters: Fannie Stoltzfus, Myerstown, and Barbara, wife of Jacob Riehl, Lewisburg; and brother, Amos D. Zook Jr., Leola.
He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Aaron Zook; brothers: Benjamin Zook, Elmer Zook and Isaac Zook; and sisters: Miriam Zook, Anna Mary Zook and Nancy Allgyer.
Funeral services will be on Friday at 10 a.m. in Schaefferstown Mennonite Church, 34 Rhine Road, Newmanstown, PA 17073, where a viewing will be held Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Please omit flowers.
Clauser Funeral Home Inc, Schaefferstown, is in charge of the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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