Zimri Zirkle

Zimri L. Zirkle, 88, passed away on April 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Zimri was born on September 4, 1937, to Von and Blanche (Draper) Zirkle. He never

met a stranger and never passed up a chance to give you a hard time, but in the most

loving way. He served in Korea as military police in the United States Army, and upon

returning home, devoted himself to a career in trucking. He spent many years working

for Jet Express, doing work he was proud of and passionate about. Among his greatest

accomplishments was having traveled to all 48 continental states in his semi.

On September 30, 1960, he married the love of his life, Patricia (Wise) Zirkle, and

together they shared 65 wonderful years, with three daughters, eight grandchildren, and

three great-grandchildren.

Zimri had a passion for helping others, collecting pieces for his Christmas village,

watching westerns, woodworking, gardening, and creating photo albums. Over the last

few years, he also gave his time to the Second Harvest Food Bank. That was simply the

kind of man he was - generous to the core, with a warm smile and a quick wit to

match.

Zimri had a sense of humor that could lighten any room, an ornery streak that kept

everyone on their toes, and a heart that always had room for one more.

He is survived by his three daughters, Debbie Bratton, Michelle (Chuck) Michel, and

Pamela (Chuck) Gulish; eight grandchildren, Jonathan Bratton, Rebecca Bratton,

Stephanie Bratton, Michael Bratton, Katherine Egler, Zachary Egler, Brandon Gulish,

and Jessi Gulish; and three great-grandchildren, Conor Bratton, Finley Hughes, and

Elias Hart.

Zimri was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia (Wise) Zirkle; his parents; and

his brothers, Ulric and Eldo Zirkle.

Arrangements for Zimri have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Armes-Hunt

Life Celebration Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 4601 South Western Avenue,

Marion, Indiana 46953. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.

to 1:00 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Thrailkill

Cemetery in Converse, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Second Harvest Food

Bank, 6621 Old State Road 3, Muncie, Indiana 47303.

Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.