William Zarnke Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Zarnke of Montevideo, Minnesota, who passed away on January 2, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Zarnke to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Zarnke and Esther Zarnke (Schnabel); and his siblings, Ila Mae Strathmann (Edward "Butch"), Verna Birkett (Wayne), Clarence Zarnke (Evelyn) and Dennis Zarnke.
He is survived by: his wife Peggy Krause; his children, Jeff Zarnke (Donna) of Muskogee, OK, David Zarnke (Leslie) of Muskogee, OK, Gary Zarnke of Shelton, WA, Kelly Zarnke of Shelton, WA, Kristine Zarnke of Muskogee, OK, William Zarnke, Jr. (Sandra) of Montevideo, Stacy Bagaus (Don) of Montevideo, MN, Amy Hogrefe (JD) of Montevideo, MN and Kimberly VanEidie (John) of Erwin, SD; and his grandchildren, Carissa, Jeffery, Lauren, Brandon, Josh, Corey, Kyza, Ashley, Chelsea, Dillon, Tiffany, William Lewis, Jessica, Zachary, Brittany, Andrea, Kayleah and Jackson William. He is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
