Michael Edward Zoeckler, 52, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 at his home.
He was born October 2, 1962, a son of the late George and Mary Ellen Clark Zoeckler. He was a heavy equipment operator, a Navy veteran, who proudly served his country for 28 years, and a parishioner of St. Michael Catholic Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Joseph Zoeckler, in 2004.
Michael is survived by his children; Susanna and Daniel Zoeckler and their mother, Sherry Ranson of San Pedro, Calif., daughter Trista Josie and her mother, Laurel Zoeckler of Shadyside, Ohio; step-son, Josh DePaulis of Shadyside, Ohio; sisters and brothers, Teresa Gary Neino, George Barbara Zoeckler, John Zoeckler, Kathy Mark Lichwa; sister-in-law, Joyce Zoeckler; along with many nieces, nephews, great niece, and great nephew.
Friends and family will be received Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 10 am until the time of memorial mass at 11am, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Wheeling, with Monsignor Jeremiah McSweeney as celebrant.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675 or to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road 2 Fla., Princeton, NJ 08540.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at altmeyer.com
I had the pleasure of working with Mike at Arrow Concrete,we drove mixer truck together. He had a way make you smile or laugh even if you were having a bad day. When he started one of the guys looked at his time card and said what’s his name?zookeeper? We started calling him that from that day on,everybody there had a nickname.My favorite was when we’d be talking about something and his famous response of”oooh yeah”He was a great guy.May he rest in peace in the house of the lord.God bless you Mike,I’ll catch you on the other side someday brother.
I went to high school with Ziggy. We have many memories together. I will hold them a little closer now. Rest in peace my friend,see you on checker board hill. Hairbear
I’m so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. When I think of Mike, I see a boy walking around the neighborhool pushing a lawn mower. I haven’t seen Mike in a long time but I have fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Michael Zoeckler, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of….. US Navy Veteran, Michael Zoeckler, “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mike was a great caring man and would help anyone in need. He will surely be missed.
We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
From all of the Comanche Troopers.