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2019
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Rick Zabel Obituary
Rick was born November 25, 1957 in Watseka, the son of Everett and Bernice Tiarks Zabel.
He is survived by his mother, Bernice Zabel of Danforth; one sister, Beverly Chase of St. Anne; three brothers, Thomas (Shirley) Zabel of Watseka, Stephen (Jana) Zabel of Donovan, and Robert Zabel of Donovan; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Dennis.
Rick enjoyed traveling and also participated in Walking Across America. He loved writing, having published five books of his own.
Private services were held and burial will take place at a later date at Prairie Dell Cemetery in Iroquois.
Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice.
Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.
Please share a memory of Rick at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.
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April 10, 2019
My name is Alicia and I would like to express my sincerest condolences for your loss. It seems so unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you love. And when it happens, the thought of never again being able to talk to, laugh with, or hold your loved one can be most difficult to bear.
The Holy writings promise a time when your loved one will be brought back to life right here on earth but under very different conditions.
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