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ZIRK: Louis “Lou” Leonard

Posted By On May 31, 2025 @ 12:00 AM In Dashwood,Exeter,Obituary | 14 Comments

ZIRK: Louis “Lou” Leonard

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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Condolences for the family of “ZIRK: Louis “Lou” Leonard”

Condolence from Lynn Depatie on June 2nd, 2025 2:57 PM

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

Condolence from Pat & Evelyn Regier on June 2nd, 2025 4:26 PM

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

Condolence from Jim Oesch and Krista on June 2nd, 2025 7:36 PM

Glen ,
Sorry to know of Lou passing , hugs for you bud ❤️

Condolence from Lori Masse/Jim Nyssen on June 2nd, 2025 8:50 PM

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!

Condolence from Elaine and Don Beauchamp on June 3rd, 2025 11:35 AM

Our Deepest Sympathy to Linda Darren and Glen!! We have a lot of Fond Memories growing up across the road from Lou!RIPLou!

Condolence from Ray and Sylvia Beierling on June 3rd, 2025 2:21 PM

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.

Condolence from George and Elaine Ducharme on June 3rd, 2025 7:03 PM

Our sincere condolences to the family. Enjoy you memories and keep them close.

Condolence from Marlene and Dave Mitton on June 3rd, 2025 8:45 PM

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.

Condolence from Derek and Tracey Masse on June 3rd, 2025 8:47 PM

So sorry for your loss Linda and all of Louis family. Hold on to the memories to help you through this difficult time.

Condolence from Rob and Brenda Grenier on June 3rd, 2025 8:58 PM

So sorry Glenn for your loss send our deepest condolences to you

Condolence from Erich & Cheryl Freiter on June 4th, 2025 6:09 PM

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…

Condolence from Rice Homes staff on June 6th, 2025 9:54 AM

Sending our heartfelt condolences to Linda and family.

Condolence from Nico & Amy Peeters on June 6th, 2025 11:03 PM

So very sorry for your loss Linda. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Nico & Amy Peeters

Condolence from Harvey Adams on June 8th, 2025 8:16 AM

To the family of Louis may deepest sympathies.

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