Joel Zarnke Jr.'s Obituary
Joel R. Zarnke, Jr., age 36, of Amherst Jct., WI., passed away unexpectedley on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 in Portage, WI. He was born in Stevens Point, WI., on November 23, 1971, a son of Joel R. Zarnke Sr. and the late Joan (Anderson) Zarnke. He married Brandi Marquard on December 31, 1994.
Joel was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Joel was very dedicated to his work as a carpenter. Survivors include his Children: Kodee Zarnke, Amherst, WI; Kennedy Zarnke, Amherst, WI; Father: Joel Zarnke Sr., Glendale, WI; Love of his life: Brandi Marquard, Amherst, WI. Sisters & Brothers: Sherry (Walt) Doney, Lewis Center, OH; Terri (Rick) Soper, Almond, WI; Laurie (John) Swetalla, Stevens Point, WI; Karen (Mike) Dombrowski, Amherst Jct., WI; Brock Zarnke, Amherst Jct., WI. He is further survived by many adoring nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother - Joan Zarnke, paternal grandparents - Helen Storm, Kenneth Storm and Robert Zarnke, maternal grandparents - Esther and Tony Anderson, niece - Amanda Soper and best friend - Shane Wolding. Funeral Services will be held at Nelsonville Lutheran Church, Nelsonville, at 11 AM on Friday, September 5th, 2008, with Reverend Dwight Anderson officiating. Interment will be in the Nelsonville Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 - 8 PM at Jungers-Holly Funeral Home in Amherst and on Friday, from 10 AM until the time of the service at the church. Joel is dearly loved and will be sadley missed by all.
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