Norman Zink Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Norman Zink (Baker, Louisiana), who passed away on January 24, 2026 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norman Zink to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Mary Catherine Wilson Zink; his wife Donna Marie Foret Zink; his parents, Henry J. Zink and Sophie Stelzer Zink; his stepsons, Douglas W. Blackwell and Jerry Foret Jr.; his siblings, Russell Zink and Lucille Zink; and his half-sister Evelyn Zink.

He is survived by: his stepchildren, Mary Frances Despres (Paul), Michael Foret (Vanessa) and Paul Foret (Libby); his stepdaughter-in-law Ruth Ann Blackwell; and his stepgrandchildren, Douglas, Jr., David Blackwell, Danielle Manor, Justin Crawford, Andre Despres, Julia Despres Barksdale, Blake Foret and Mercedes Foret. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor his memory may consider a donation to Trinity Lutheran Church.