Daniel Ziem
Daniel Roger “Doc” Ziem, Sr., 66, of Palatka, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Governor’s Creek Health and Rehab in Green Cove Springs following an extended illness. A native of Paterson, New Jersey, he resided in Palatka since 1972 coming from Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. Daniel honorably served as a SEAL in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He had worked several places over the years including as a fireman in New Jersey and in Palatka, as a machinist at Central States Diversified in Palatka, at Rosier Oil Company and as a security guard with Wells Fargo. “Doc” was a member and served as Vice Commander of American Legion Post #45, a member of the Elks Lodge and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Daniel was involved in scouting and served as Assistant Scout Master of Troop #62 and Troop #107 and had been a coach in Little League Baseball. “Doc” will also be forever remembered for his Patriotism and love of country. Daniel is survived by 2 sons, Daniel R. Ziem, Jr of Palatka and Johnny Ziem (Katie) of Jackson, WY, a daughter, Heather Wyble (Norman) of Gulf Port, FL, 4 brothers, Arnold Ziem (Claire) of Wayne, NJ, Leonard Ziem of Billings, MT, Harry Ziem (Karen) of Milford, PA and Larry Ziem (Rene) of TX, 2 sisters, Charlotte Hoots of Converse, TX and Janette Philips of Leesburg, 5 grandchildren, Michael Doane, Cristian Doane, Sorayah Ziem, Haley Wyble and Norman Wyble and a great-grandchild, Hunter Doane. Memorial services celebrating Daniel’s life will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 23, 2016 at St. James United Methodist Church with Pastor Don Hanna officiating. American Legion Post #45 will conduct military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to American Legion Post #45, 316 Osceola St., Palatka, FL 32177. Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Daniel’s Book of Memories page at www.JohnsonOverturffunerals.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.Obituary
Daniel Roger “Doc” Ziem, Sr., 66, of Palatka, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Governor’s Creek Health and Rehab in Green Cove Springs following an extended illness. A native of Paterson, New Jersey, he resided in Palatka since 1972 coming from Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. Daniel honorably served as a SEAL in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He had worked several places over the years including as a fireman in New Jersey and in Palatka, as a machinist at Central States Diversified in Palatka, at Rosier Oil Company and as a security guard with Wells Fargo. “Doc” was a member and served as Vice Commander of American Legion Post #45, a member of the Elks Lodge and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Daniel was involved in scouting and served as Assistant Scout Master of Troop #62 and Troop #107 and had been a coach in Little League Baseball. “Doc” will also be forever remembered for his Patriotism and love of country. Daniel is survived by 2 sons, Daniel R. Ziem, Jr of Palatka and Johnny Ziem (Katie) of Jackson, WY, a daughter, Heather Wyble (Norman) of Gulf Port, FL, 4 brothers, Arnold Ziem (Claire) of Wayne, NJ, Leonard Ziem of Billings, MT, Harry Ziem (Karen) of Milford, PA and Larry Ziem (Rene) of TX, 2 sisters, Charlotte Hoots of Converse, TX and Janette Philips of Leesburg, 5 grandchildren, Michael Doane, Cristian Doane, Sorayah Ziem, Haley Wyble and Norman Wyble and a great-grandchild, Hunter Doane. Memorial services celebrating Daniel’s life will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 23, 2016 at St. James United Methodist Church with Pastor Don Hanna officiating. American Legion Post #45 will conduct military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to American Legion Post #45, 316 Osceola St., Palatka, FL 32177. Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Daniel’s Book of Memories page at www.JohnsonOverturffunerals.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
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