David E. Zarbock

David E. Zarbock, 77, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, January 24, 2016, at Hospice Home of Hope.He was born on September 8, 1938, in Fond du Lac, a son of George A. and Hazel E. Hellmich Zarbock. He was confirmed on April 6, 1952, at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church. He graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy, Class of 1956.Dave served with the United States Air Force from October 3, 1956 until October 3, 1960.On June 29, 1963, he married Bonny Sturtz in Fond du Lac at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church. They were married for 52 years.Dave worked for Wisconsin Telephone/AT&T from 1961-1994. During his “retirement” years, he worked for Cutter Vac installing central vacuum systems, part-time maintenance at Winnebago Lutheran Academy, and also for Mach Funeral Chapel. His hobbies included the building and refurbishing of pipe organs, renovating old clocks, and also working with anything electrical and motor related.He was a life-long member of St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, where he served on various committees and was a member of the choir for many years. Dave took care of the clock and bell system in the old St. Peter’s Lutheran Church for over 50 years.He was a charter member of the Winnebago Lutheran Chorale, now known as Joyful Witness. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and worked with their Talking Books program. He was also a member of the American Theatre Organ Society and Dairyland Theater Organ Society.He is survived by his wife, Bonny; five children: Daniel Zarbock of Yuma, Arizona, Julie (Chuck) Dodge of Allenton, Joy (Brian) Schwark of Fond du Lac, Beth (Jerry) Micke of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Rebecca (Terry) Zimmerman of St. Cloud, Wisconsin; and seven grandchildren: Samuel Dodge, Maggie and Eric Schwark, Erika and Erin Micke, and Ben and Lucas Zimmerman.He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Thomas Zarbock; his in-laws: David and Esther Sturtz; and a sister-in-law, Betty (Eugene) Rusch.David’s family would like to thank Agnesian Hospice and Hospice Home of Hope for their outstanding and compassionate care provided to him.VISITATION: The visitation will be on Friday, January 29, 2016, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac, and on Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 1600 South Main Street, Fond du Lac.FUNERAL SERVICE: The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, with Rev. Michael J. Zuberbier officiating.Cremation will follow traditional services with inurnment in Rienzi Cemetery.Memorials may be directed to St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church or Winnebago Lutheran Academy.

David E. Zarbock

September 8, 1938 - January 24, 2016