Reuben Zerger
Obituary
Reuben Kenneth Zerger, 96, passed away
on Tuesday (July 17, 2018). He was born Jan. 29, 1922, in Moundridge
to Benjamin and Mary Krehbiel Zerger. He received his elementary
education at the District 85 Volunteer School and graduated from
Moundridge High School in 1939. He went on to attend Bethel College
in Newton for two years.
After attending Bethel College, Reuben
began farming in the Moundridge area. He later started his career as
a building contractor, which lasted for 53 years. Reuben and his
wife, Eleanor, joined the Marion Presbyterian Church in 1950 where
they were active members for 47 years.
On Sept. 7, 1944, he married Eleanor
Mae Voth. They were married for 63 years. Reuben and Eleanor were
blessed with three children.
Reuben's life was marked by community
service, including Boy Scouts, Habitat for Humanity and Marion School
Board. Reuben had a passion for singing and the art of music, and he
loved sharing his voice with others. Reuben was an avid fisherman,
gardener and loved spending time outdoors.
Reuben was a constant source of
encouragement and his example of Christian devotion will be
remembered by many of those who have known him.
Reuben was preceded in death by his
wife, Eleanor; his daughter, Roxanne; four brothers: Robert, Melvin,
James and Ben; three sisters, Ellen, Anne and Luella; and his
parents.
He is survived by one son, Timothy and
his wife, Chris, of Bend, Oregon; one daughter, Julie Zerger Carr and
her husband, Steve, of Livingston, Texas; one son-in-law, Edmundo
Balcacer of Richmond, Missouri; five granddaughters; one grandson;
and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Ted;
and two sisters, Kathleen and Carol.
The Memorial Service will be 11 a.m.
Saturday (July 21, 2018) at the Marion Presbyterian Church.
Visitation to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (July 20, 2018) at
Zeiner Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be given to The
Ben and Mary Zerger Music Scholarship Fund at Bethel College, Newton;
or to The Music Department Fund at the Marion Presbyterian Church,
Marion, and can be sent in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, P.O. Box 6,
Marion, KS 66861.
Online condolences at
www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com. Services entrusted to Zeiner Funeral
Home, Marion, 620-382-2112.
