William Carl Zierer Jr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 26, 2026, at the age of 94, William Carl Zierer Jr. of Marengo, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Carl Zierer Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Mary Lou; his parents, William Zierer and Natalie Zierer; and his daughter Mary Ann Henley. He is survived by: his children, Diane Ross, David Zierer (Sue), Gary Zierer (Mary), Barbara Koester (Steve), Robert Zierer and Susie Minakes (Tim); and his grandchildren, Cricket Herman (Chuck), Cheyenne King (Brandon), Marc Ross (Dana), Josh Henley, Ben Zierer, Megan Zierer, Erica Bardorff (James), Adam Zierer (Claire), Michael Koester (Taylor), David Koester (Lisa), Katie Homola, Emily Kalas (Aaron), Michelle Rostine, Becky Schmidt (Joe), Ryan Zierer (Melanie Zilke) and Randy Zierer (Kristen).

Memorials may be made in his name to Zion Lutheran Church & School or Florence Nursing Home.