April 2, 1987 Calumet
John D. Zerbst, 58, a resident of 6th Street Calumet, passed away Thursday evening at the Portage View Hospital in Hancock where he had been a patient for the past 3 days.
He was born on November 27, 1928 in Houghton a son of the late Fred & Ida Zerbst. He attended the Houghton Public Schools. He moved to Calumet in 1965 where he has made his home since.
Mr. Zerbst worked as a custodian for Faith Lutheran Church of Calumet for the past 13 years.
He was married to the former Marie Juntunen on November 24, 1951 in Pelkie.
Mr. Zerbst was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of Calumet.
He was preceded in death by 1 sister, Katherine and 2 brothers, Robert & Dennis.
Surviving are:
His wife, Marie;
5 sons, John at home; Wayne of Hancock; Curtis of Hancock; Eric at home; and Thomas at home;
6 daughters, Mrs. Sharon Luttrell of Springfield, IL; Mrs. Susan (Mark) Hendershot of Milford, MI; Miss Nina Zerbst of Duluth, MN; Miss Karen Zerbst of Springfield, IL; Miss Sandra Zerbst of Hancock; and Miss Kim Zerbst of Laurium;
7 grandchildren;
6 brothers, Fred of Houghton; Donald of Ironwood, MI; Raymond of Dollar Bay; Michael of Hurontown; James of Hurontown; and David of WI;
3 sisters, Mrs. Florence (Marlin) Helms of Streater, IL; Mrs. Helen (Robert) Bowden of Portage Entry; and Mrs. Shirley (Paul) Monette of Lake Linden;
1 uncle, Wayne Kangas of Dollar Bay;
1 aunt, Mrs. Wilma Salminen of Hancock; and
Numerous nieces, nephews & cousins.
Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton.
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