William Zirkelbach, Jr.

William Zirkelbach, Jr., 89 of Bluffton passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 27, 2024, at his residence. He was born Aug. 8, 1934, in Paulding County, Ohio to William J. and Ester M. (Hoeppner) Zirkelbach, Sr. He was married Aug. 18, 1962, at Dunfee Christian Church in Dunfee to Anna Mae Forsythe. They shared 61 years of marriage together.
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.
He is survived by his wife of Bluffton; son, David L. of Bluffton; daughter Angela S. (Kevin) Dailey of Cedar Creek, Texas; two grandchildren, Casi McCormack; and Andrew Zirklebach; and brother, Richard (Doris) Zirkelbach of Woodburn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Andrew Zirkelbach; and sister, Sharon McConnell.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 2 from 3-7 p.m. and Wednesday, April 3 for one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service at Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Officiating will be Rev. Chris Hirschy. Burial will be at Decatur Cemetery in Decatur.
Memorials may be made to Salem Magley Church or Community Harvest Food Bank and can be directed to the funeral home.
Arrangements provided by Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Online condolences may be made at www.thomarich.com.