Zingg, Arlin L. (1924-2009)

ZINGG, PETERSON, OKLAND, SORENSON, HOLT, CHARLESON

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 6/24/2015 at 14:46:55

Arlin L. Zingg
July 20, 1924 - August 21, 2009

LELAND - Arlin L. Zingg, age 85, of Leland, Iowa, died on Friday, August 21, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.

Arlin L. Zingg, a son of Grover and Helen (Peterson) Zingg, was born on a farm near Leland, Iowa, on July 20, 1924. He attended rural school near his home and graduated from Leland High School in 1942.

Arlin served with the US Army during World War II. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to the area and began farming with his brother, Dale, in 1948.

On April 16, 1950, he married Ruth Okland at the Center Lutheran Church. They lived on the Peterson home place near Leland, the family farm since 1884. Arlin loved farming and treasured every day he could be out working.

A licensed pilot, Arlin enjoyed flying his Piper Super Cruiser on short trips visiting friends and attending flight breakfasts. He liked to golf and to spend time with his golfing buddies. A meticulous woodworker, he would build pieces with an eye for perfect form and finish. A member of Center Lutheran Church, he served as treasurer. A veteran as well, he joined American Legion Post 121 of Forest City.

Arlin is survived by his wife, Ruth; his brother, Dale; and three sisters, Arleen Sorenson, Mavis Holt, and Ruth Charleson; as well as by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at the Center Lutheran Church in rural Scarville, Iowa. Burial will be at West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery in rural Leland, Iowa, with military graveside rites by Forest City American Legion Post 121. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N Clark St., Forest City, Iowa, and for an hour before the service at the church.

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