ZIRK: Peacefully, after a short struggle with cancer, at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, Louis “Lou” Leonard Zirk of RR 3, Zurich, age 75. Beloved husband of Linda Mae (Overholt) Zirk. Loved father and father-in-law of Darren Zirk Firman and his partner Lisa Francis of Hensall, Mae Overholt and her partner Paul Keleher of Guelph, Tina Overholt and partner Rick Hurl of Waterloo. Loved papa to 7 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Glen Zirk of Dashwood, Kim Overholt and Bill Overholt both of Goderich, Bob Overholt of Dunnville, Roy Overholt of Burlington, Anne Basler of Clinton, Barb Roberts of London, Ruth Bissett and Mike of Goderich, and Doris Smith and Bruce of Clinton and Gary Ashenden of Welland. Predeceased by his parents Leonard Earl and Verna Odelia (Vincent) Zirk, an Infant baby sister (1949). Brother in-law John Overholt, Fred Basler and sister in-law Nancy Ashenden. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with Visitation on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 6 pm to 8 pm, where the Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10 a.m. The Rev. Harry Disher Officiant. Interment Bluewater Bronson Line Cemetery, Zurich. Lou was a longtime school bus driver for the local school area. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Heart & Stroke or Cancer Society or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Harvey Adams
To the family of Louis may deepest sympathies.
Nico & Amy Peeters
So very sorry for your loss Linda. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Nico & Amy Peeters
Rice Homes staff
Sending our heartfelt condolences to Linda and family.
Erich & Cheryl Freiter
The Zirk family has had a long time relationship with our family buying baby chicks, and fowl from our hatchery years ago.. it was always a pleasure to chat with Louie when ever he would continue to come for eggs… the struggle was short and we will miss him… our condolences and prayers to the families…
Rob and Brenda Grenier
So sorry Glenn for your loss send our deepest condolences to you
Derek and Tracey Masse
So sorry for your loss Linda and all of Louis family. Hold on to the memories to help you through this difficult time.
Marlene and Dave Mitton
Our Deepest Sympathy Linda, Darrin, and Glen in loss of Louie. Hold all your wonderful memories close to your heart and may he rest in the sweetest of peace. Thinking of all of you at this sad and difficult time.
Marlene and Dave Mitton, Jean Clarke, Vicky Clarke.
George and Elaine Ducharme
Our sincere condolences to the family. Enjoy you memories and keep them close.
Ray and Sylvia Beierling
So sorry for your loss Linda, Glen, and Darrin. Sending our thoughts and prayers .We have fond family and childhood memories of Lou. He will be missed.
Elaine and Don Beauchamp
Our Deepest Sympathy to Linda Darren and Glen!! We have a lot of Fond Memories growing up across the road from Lou!RIPLou!
Lori Masse/Jim Nyssen
Deepest sympathy to Linda, Darrin and Glen for the loss of Louie. A neighbour known many years to the Masse family.
Cherish your memories.
Rest in Peace Louie!
Jim Oesch and Krista
Glen ,
Sorry to know of Lou passing , hugs for you bud ❤️
Pat & Evelyn Regier
We are so sorry of Lou’s passing. We were next door neighbours for over 50 years. He was easy to get along with. We will miss our tea visits. Pat & Evelyn Regier
Lynn Depatie
I am so so sorry for your loss. I have enjoyed your company for the last 8 years ❤️Lou was such a pleasure to talk to Sending hugs and thoughts and prayers to you Linda and your family . Lynn Depatie . Dashwood Diner