ZIHLMAN, Rollie Lucas 1916 - 2017

ZIHLMAN, ESSLEY, BEKEL, WIXOM, JACOBS, SWAILER, WEHRLE, VAN DER SNICK, CLARK

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 4/1/2017 at 14:23:05

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Page 4

Rollie ZIHLMAN

Rollie ZIHLMAN, 100, of Fairfield, died today, March 22, 2017, at Parkview Care Center.

Behner Funeral Home is helping the family with arrangements.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Page 4

Rollie ZIHLMAN

Rollie ZIHLMAN, 100, of Fairfield, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Parkview Care Center.

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Hope Lutheran Church in Germanville, with the Rev. Ryan Dexter officiating. Burial, with military rites, will be at Lockridge Cemetery.

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

In-lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hope Lutheran Church and VFW. Cards and memorials can be sent to Delores Benge, 703 E. Alter Drive, Mt. Pleasant 52641. Online condolences can be made at www.behnerfh.com.

Mr. ZIHLMAN was born Sept. 24, 1916, at Camp Golden Valley to Lucas Edward and Mida ESSLEY ZIHLMAN. He married Elsie BEKEL Aug. 4, 1973.

Mr. ZIHLMAN was the first man to leave Fairfield to serve during World War II. He was stationed with the U.S. Army in Africa and Italy.

He worked at the Iowa Ordinance Plant in Middletown for 25 years as a light equipment operator.

He was a member of the Eagles, VFW and American Legion. His pastimes included raccoon hunting, mushroom hunting, playing cards and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include: wife Elsie of Fairfield; and sister Helen WIXOM of Keokuk.

He was preceded in death by: brothers, Glen and Lloyd; and sisters, Hannah, Elma JACOBS, Gladys SWAILER, Vera WHERLE, Edna VAN DER SNICK and Leora CLARK.

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