- Patrick M. Zirbel, 61, Wrightstown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at his home. Son of the late Alvin and Mary (Powers) Zirbel was born April 6, 1948, in Wrightstown. Pat married Marie Mader on Sept. 17, 1983, at St. John's Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sherwood. Up until nine years ago, Pat was a mechanic at Packer City International. He was a member of the S.B.C.C.C., but many people knew Pat from his morning rounds through town on his scooter. Pat was very involved and active around the community.
Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years, Marie; two children, Mollie (Mat Van Elzen) Zirbel and Michael P. (Jenny Vande Hey) Zirbel; brothers and sisters, Bonnie (Howard) Teitler, Kenneth (Mary) Zirbel, Tom (Karen) Zirbel, Judy (Bruce) Ludke; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ann (Tom) Stumpf, Ruth (Paul) Stumpf, Karen Mader, Dorothy (Bill) Kempen, Charlie (Judy) Mader, Mike (Becky) Mader and JR (Bonnie) Wolfinger; and many nieces and nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Ralph and Marie Mader; brother-in-law, Jim Mader; and sister-in-law, Barb Wolfinger.
Friends and family may call Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. at DeWane-Cotter Funeral Home, 711 Main St., Wrightstown. Visitation will continue on Wednesday at St. Clare Parish/St. Paul Catholic Church, 437 Main St., Wrightstown, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the church on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dennis Bergsbaken officiating. Online condolences may be expressed to Pat's family at www.cotterfuneralhome.com .
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
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1948 - 2009 (61 years)
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