Gary Zobel REEDSBURG, Wisconsin Obituary

Gary Zobel

Gary A. ‘Zobe’ Zobel, age 64 of Reedsburg passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born on November 22, 1951 in Reedsburg the son of Ray and Carolyn (Wagner) Zobel. He attended and graduated from Reedsburg Webb High School, class of 1970. Gary attended Madison Business College, after which he joined the family business of Ray Zobel and Sons where he was known for being an excellent machine operator. Gary enjoyed going to the Castle Rock Lake house on the weekends and when friends would stop by he said, “it doesn’t get any better than this.” He also enjoyed watching westerns and sports, he was a Badger tickets holder. The highlight of each year was the Deer Camp at the shed. Gary was a past member of the Reedsburg Fire Dept. and when he moved to LaValle he was on their department from 1990-2003 having served as Chief from 1992-1998. He will be dearly missed by all his family, his friends and his dog Sadie. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, David Zobel, Mother & Father-in-law; Rex and Bernice Woodruff and Brother-in-law, Delbert Woodruff. He is survived by his wife, Ann Step Son: Brian (Tracy) Gudenschwager Brother: Ed and Dorothy Zobel Sisters: Judy and Carol Step Grandchildren: Kyle and Steph Gudenschwager Kayla and Kyle Reisinger Step Great Grandchildren: Brooklyn and John Nieces, nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Brother and Sisters-in-law along with other relatives and friends. We honor Gary’s life with a funeral service on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Reedsburg with Pastor David Glesne officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Farber Funeral Home and again on Saturday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg. Memorials of remembrance may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg Fire Dept. or LaValle Fire Dept. in lieu of flowers.
November 22, 1951 - June 21, 201611/22/195106/21/2016
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Gary A. ‘Zobe’ Zobel, age 64 of Reedsburg passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born on November 22, 1951 in Reedsburg the son of Ray and Carolyn (Wagner) Zobel. He attended and graduated from Reedsburg Webb High School, class of 1970. Gary attended Madison Business College, after which he joined the family business of Ray Zobel and Sons where he was known for being an excellent machine operator. Gary enjoyed going to the Castle Rock Lake house on the weekends and when friends would stop by he said, “it doesn’t get any better than this.” He also enjoyed watching westerns and sports, he was a Badger tickets holder. The highlight of each year was the Deer Camp at the shed. Gary was a past member of the Reedsburg Fire Dept. and when he moved to LaValle he was on their department from 1990-2003 having served as Chief from 1992-1998. He will be dearly missed by all his family, his friends and his dog Sadie. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, David Zobel, Mother & Father-in-law; Rex and Bernice Woodruff and Brother-in-law, Delbert Woodruff. He is survived by his wife, Ann Step Son: Brian (Tracy) Gudenschwager Brother: Ed and Dorothy Zobel Sisters: Judy and Carol Step Grandchildren: Kyle and Steph Gudenschwager Kayla and Kyle Reisinger Step Great Grandchildren: Brooklyn and John Nieces, nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Brother and Sisters-in-law along with other relatives and friends. We honor Gary’s life with a funeral service on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Reedsburg with Pastor David Glesne officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Farber Funeral Home and again on Saturday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg. Memorials of remembrance may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg Fire Dept. or LaValle Fire Dept. in lieu of flowers.

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