Herman Zincke Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Herman Zincke (Rochester, Minnesota), who passed away on January 15, 2026 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Herman Zincke to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lorraine Zincke and Gordon Zincke; his brother Milo Zincke; and his granddaughters, Emily and Michaela Herring.

He is survived by: his wife Diane; his children, Mike (Sue) of Rochester, Melanie (Paul Herring) of Jacksonville, Marty (Joyce) of Minnetrista, Kim (Tim Harrigan) of Mahtomedi and Jon of Grand Junction, Colorado.; his grandchildren, Haley (Patrick Voss), Tucker Zincke, Allison, Andrew Herring (Amanda), Kyle Magnuson, Greta Zincke, Amelia and Jack Harrigan; his great grandchildren, Noah, Baylor, Milo Voss and Percy Herring; and his sisters, Sherry (Chuck Applequist) of Rochester and Carol (Mike Holmquist) of Phoenix, Arizona..

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Bethel Lutheran Church, Cottagewood Senior Communities or the Alzheimer's Association.