William Zirkelbach, Jr., 89 | News Banner

William Zirkelbach, Jr., 89 of Bluffton, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, March 27, 2024, at his residence.

William was born on Aug. 8, 1934, in Paulding County, Ohio, to Ester M. (Hoeppner) and William J. Zirkelbach, Sr. He attended Payne High School in Payne, Ohio. He farmed for 35 years in Woodburn and worked for Pinkerton Security for nine years. He was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan.

On Aug. 18, 1962, William and Anna Mae Forsythe were married at Dunfee Christian Church in Dunfee, Indiana. They shared 61 years of marriage together.

Survivors include his wife, Anna of Bluffton, a son, David L. of Bluffton, a daughter, Angela S. (Kevin) Dailey of Cedar Creek, Texas, along with two grandchildren, Casi McCormack and Andrew Zirklebach. He is also survived by a brother, Richard (Doris) Zirkelbach of Woodburn. 

William is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Andrew Zirkelbach, and a sister, Sharon McConnell.

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