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David Zinda Obituary
David L. Zinda, age 74, of Amherst Jct., WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital in Weston, WI. He was born July 5, 1942 in Stevens Point, WI; son of Leo and Katherine (Keen) Zinda. On July 10, 1965, David married Judith Dombrowski at St. James Catholic Church in Amherst, WI. David was employed at UW-Stevens Point for twenty years. He was also employed by the US Post Office, retired from the US Navy, and loved his farm. David enjoyed entertaining people and inviting them for a drink at "Dave's Bar". TEDA MOSH! He will be deeply missed by all of his loving family and many friends.
David is survived by his wife, Judith "Judy" Zinda of Amherst Jct.; a son, David "Davy" Zinda, II of Stevens Point; a daughter-in-law, Pamela Zinda of Almond; six grandsons, Robert (Cortney) Zinda of Minneapolis, MN, Michael (Amanda) Zinda of Stevens Point, Jared Zinda of Stevens Point; Allan, Alex, and Austin Zinda of Almond; and one great-granddaughter, Kyla Zinda of Stevens Point. He is also survived by many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Katherine Zinda; a daughter, Jody Sue Zinda; and a son, Thomas "Tommy" Zinda.
A Funeral Mass will be on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church - Fancher in Amherst, WI. Father Dan Hackel will preside. A visitation will be held on Sunday evening, February 19th, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the Jungers-Holly Funeral Home in Amherst with a Rosary Service to be at 4:30 PM. A visitation will also be held on Monday morning from 9:30 - 10:30 AM at the church. Burial with full military honors will be at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery following the mass on Monday. The Jungers-Holly Funeral Home of Amherst is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Tim Plaski
February 15, 2019
Teda mush my friend, thoughts and prayers to Judy and may God bless
Noell & Mickey Trzebiatowski
February 21, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of your very sad news. May you be blessed with God's peace at this very difficult time.
Jenny Wojtalewicz-McKenzie
February 20, 2017
Please accept my sincerest sympathies Judy and family. We shared some fun times with Uncle Dave Zsheen-da (Polish Phonetic pronunciation) hanging out with the Dombrowski clan. He was such a sweet, fun man. He will be dearly missed!
Dianne Smith
February 20, 2017
My sincere sympathy Judy in your loss of David. May God bless with peace and strength to carry you through this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers.
jay siren
February 20, 2017
fair winds and following seas my friend
Family Gathering Summer 2016
Diane & Larry Davies
February 19, 2017
Uncle David , in my mind, was the one person who that no matter what the circumstance, made one feel so important and special.
It wasn't just the Teda Mosh toast, it was that warm hug and happy grin he greeted and bid you adieu with. Life's doldrums ceased when you entered the door. Zinda hospitality was served by both Uncle David and Aunt Judy; obviously complementing each other. Their Amherst homestead indeed felt like home. Fond family memories include the fish boil, tractor rides, Gary the bull, Davids Bar,
scrumptious meals around the table. Oh what family love! We will dearly miss him, but I really feel that at gatherings he will be there
in spirit. Kocham ci Uncle David!
Diane and Larry
February 19, 2017
Judy, so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Barb and Chuck Trzebiatowski.
David--young at heart
February 18, 2017
DZ on a happy day
February 18, 2017
Jay Siren
February 18, 2017
Proud to have served with Dave
Steve Mabie
February 18, 2017
Proud to have served with one of the best! Our love to you Judy and family.
Steve and Mary Jane Mabie
Andy
February 17, 2017
Thanks Dave for the good times in the Navy Reserve.
Uncle you will never be forgotten.
Jeff Ligman & Family
February 17, 2017
February 17, 2017
With Deepest Sympathy for the Loss of a Wonderful Man.
Blessings and Aloha,
Steve and Barbara Kaainoa
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