Individual Details

Mathew Zirbes

(October 23, 1926 - January 14, 2009)

Mathew "Mike" Zirbes, 82
Garrison, Formerly of St. Cloud
Oct. 23, 1926 - Jan. 14, 2009

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Mathew “Mike” Zirbes Jr., age 82 of Garrison formerly of St. Cloud. Mike passed away on January 14, 2009 at the Onamia Hospital in Onamia. Reverend Greg Lieser will officiate. Entombment will be in Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and after 9:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.

Mike was born on October 23, 1926 in Paynesville, MN to Mathew and Mary (Shoultz) Zirbes. He married Evelyn Hippler on April 28, 1945, in St. Cloud. He was employed by the City of St. Cloud for 35 years. Prior to his death he lived with his daughter and her family in the Northwoods. With them he enjoyed the beauty of nature and watching the activities of their family. Time spent with him reminiscing the good old days and the stories of his favorite History Channel events will be fondly remembered.

Mike is survived by his son, Jerry (Carol) Zirbes of St. Cloud and daughter, Brenda (Marvin) Oachs of Garrison; grandchildren, Deb DeLeo, Brian Zirbes, Steve Zirbes, Jennifer Scheil, and Mandy Schmitz; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucille Bares, Dorann Abraham, Rose Keeley; and brother, Eugene Zirbes.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn on August 2, 2001; son, William “Bill” on March 25, 2005; and brother, Lloyd.

Events

BirthOctober 23, 1926Paynesville, MN
MarriageApril 28, 1945St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN - Evelyn Hippler
DeathJanuary 14, 2009Garrison, MN

Families

SpouseEvelyn Hippler (1928 - 2001)
ChildWilliam Zirbes (1951 - 2005)
FatherMatthew Zirbes (1896 - 1983)
MotherMary Scholtz (1898 - )
SiblingLucille Zirbes (1924 - 2009)
SiblingEugene Zirbes
SiblingLloyd Zirbes (1931 - 1992)