Delbert Zerkle

Obituary of Delbert A. Zerkle

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Delbert Allen Zerkle, 81, of Cortland, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse NY. He is the son of Ora and Goldie Zerkle, born December 17, 1932 in Waterloo, Indiana. In his early years, Mr. Zerkle served in the Navy 1952 thru 1956, and served on the USS Midway. He met his wife, Leona Weixel at a dance in Seattle Washington, and married in November 1956. Del retired from Monarch Machine Tool in 1998 and enjoyed spending his time playing golf. He also enjoyed singing and was in a number of Barbershop Quartets throughout the years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Leona (Weixel) Zerkle, and their daughter Pamela Zerkle-Stoffle and their son, Brent Zerkle. Del is also survived by his brother Dwight Zerkle and his sister Karen (Zerkle) Slone, four grandchildren; and many close friends. Calling hours will be Tuesday, December 16 from 5 to 6:45p.m. at Wright Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Avenue, Cortland, NY, with services starting at 7:00 p.m. A private burial will be held in Waterloo, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Abundant Life Church, 105 Elm Street, Cortland, NY 13045. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse NY. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com
Tuesday
16
December

Visitation at Funeral Home

5:00 pm
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc.
9 Lincoln Ave.
Cortland, New York, United States
Tuesday
16
December

Visitation at Funeral Home

6:45 pm
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc.
9 Lincoln Ave.
Cortland, New York, United States
Tuesday
16
December

Funeral Service

7:00 pm
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc.
9 Lincoln Ave.
Cortland, New York, United States
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