Richard Leo Zirzow , Age 71


April 25, 1948 --March 26, 2020

Richard Leo Zirzow, age 71, of Baraboo passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at St. Clare Hospital with family by his side. Richard, son of Earl and Doris (Kollath) Zirzow was born in Waukesha on April 25, 1948.

Richard proudly served in the US Army from April 8, 1968 until his honorable discharge on April 7, 1970.

Richard received his GED while in the Army. On Dec. 21, 1991 he was united in marriage to Karen (Fernstaedt) Hutter at St. Pauls Lutheran Church. He worked at Greenwood Forest Products as a laborer, Sauk Prairie Hospital and Ho Chunk Casino as a Security Guard.

Survivors include his loving wife, Karen; son, Chris (Alison); grandchildren, Cooper and Tucker Zirzow; and his step-son, Williiam Hutter (Diego Campoverde-Cisneros. He is further survived by his brothers, Wally (Mary), Roger (Bonnie) and Dave (Debbie), and his dogs, especially Little Lady. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Doris and brother, Carl Zirzow.

The family will have a celebration of life when the health crisis is over and friends may gather again.



Condolences

Connie Harrison March 30, 2020

Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin

Deepest sympathy to the family.

Dave Zirzow March 31, 2020

Brother East Moline , Illinois

R. I. P. Brother you are so missed.