Cletus Zenk

Adrian -- Cletus “Clete” Zenk, 80, of Jasper passed away February 26, 2011 at Bixby Hospital, with his loving family at his side. Clete was born at home January 1, 1931 to the late Ralph and Carrie (O’Neill) Zenk in Metamora, Ohio during the Depression Years. He attended Metamora School graduating in 1949. He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret “Peg” Baker on October 7, 1950; celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this past October. Peg survives. Clete attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Assumption, Ohio where he was taught by the Dominican Nuns, with whom he had a close relationship. He also was an altar server. As a young teen, Cletus had the privilege of chauffeuring the nuns to the Adrian Dominican House from Assumption. Cletus was a life long farmer who enjoyed giving the Lord a good day’s work. For over 35 years, he enjoyed showing Lincoln sheep at local, state and national fairs with his fellow shepherd Harvey Warrick. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who took great pride in mentoring his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a former member of Our Lady of Fatima Church of Lyons, Ohio, presently a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Adrian, where he is a member of the Knights of Columbus; and the National Lincoln Association. In addition to his wife, Clete is survived by his sister, Marylin (Lowell) Yoder of Maumee, Ohio, his children, Jennifer (Jack) Griffith, Gerard (Bonnie) Zenk all of Sand Creek, Michael (Linda) Zenk of Waxhaw, N.C., Andrew (Betty) Zenk of Jasper and Julia (Frank) Willett of Adrian; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Mass of the Resurrection for Cletus will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 with Father Bob Schramm presiding. Visitation will be at Wagley Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 2 to 8 p.m., with a Vigil Prayer Service taking place at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also take place at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. Contributions in memory of Clete may be made to St. Mary’s Food Pantry or Fairfield Township Fire Department. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com

Cletus Zenk

January 1, 1931 - February 26, 2011