David Carl Zeeman Sr., 70, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015.
David was born on Nov. 15, 1944, to the late Carl and Lorraine (Malliet) Zeeman in New London. David enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Vietnam War. On June 21, 1969, he was united in marriage to Merry Conklin at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed black powder rifle hunting, cooking and crocheting.
David was an amazing father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
David is survived by his significant other, Sharon Stein; three children, Rachelle (Daniel) Lindsley, of De Pere, Dottie Zeeman, of Green Bay, and John Zeeman, of Manawa; 11 grandchildren, Kimberly (Joel) Lane, Robert Gleason Jr., Gabrielle Gleason, Krystine Gleason, Damion Gleason, Amanda Gleason, Aprill Gleason, Ashley Gleason, Bradley Zeeman, Jocelyn Zeeman and Katelyn Zeeman; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He is further survived by his brother and sisters, Beverly Sims, of Altoona, LeAnna Zeeman, of Shawano, Carolyn VanWestenburg, of Tigerton, Randy Zeeman, of Oshkosh, and Cindy (Don) Wood, of Colorado, as well as his former wife, Merry.
He was preceded in death by one son, David Zeeman Jr., and his parents.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Lay Minister Lois Graper officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Shawano VFW Post 2723. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Saturday from noon until the time of the service.