Bernard C. Zook Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bernard C. Zook in Lafayette, Indiana, who passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Bernard leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his mother Elizabeth Kramer Zook; and his siblings, Laurence Zook of Beach, ND, Joseph Zook of Bismarck, ND, Doris Boyd of Campbell, CA and Frances Zook of Sunnyvale, CA..
He is survived by: his wife Elinore Anne Schillo (Ellie) of West Lafayette, IN; his children, Bernita Leonard (Richard) of Takoma Park, MD, Melinda Zook of West Lafayette, IN and Andrew Zook (Wanda) of Orlando, FL; and his grandchildren, Elizabeth Rosen (Leonard) of Wasilla, AK, Nicholas Leonard of Huntington, WV, Elinora Rattey (Leonard) of Takoma Park, MD and Lucy Zook of West Lafayette, IN..
