Joseph Zentner

JOE ZENTNER Click here to view a video of Joe's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Joseph “Joe” Zentner, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 18, 2008, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls. He was born November 30, 1935, in Richardton, North Dakota, to Liberatus Zentner and Audenia Roether Zentner. He grew up and attended schools in Richardton. He served in the U. S. Army in Korea. He married Mary Lou Roll May 21, 1962, in Richardton, North Dakota. He worked as a body and fender technician at Sam's Auto Body, Rocky Mountain Toyota, and Stoddard Mead Ford. He was a member of the Roman Catholic church. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards. One of his greatest joys was his grandchildren, Nic Harker, Ben Claver, Brooke Claver, and Madisen Zentner. Survivors include: Wife: Mary Lou Zentner, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Pamela Marie Harker, Tetonia, ID Daughter: Lisa Ann Claver, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Daniel Ray Zentner, Ucon, ID Brother: Val Zentner, Depoe Bay, OR Sister: Pauline Baer, Laurel, MT 4 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Minnie, Florence, Regina, and Kate, and three brothers, Frank, Clemens, and Tommy. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the New Sweden Cemetery with the Idaho Falls Catholic Community officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Wendy (noc shift - Life Care) wejowe@cableone.net May God be with your family at this time and watch over you all. I thank you for your kindness you are a wonderful family. I enjoyed the short time with Joe, he will always be in your hearts. Scott & Linda Birkinbine Lisa, our thoughts are with you and your family during this time. The Birkinbine's Cody Claver cclaver1@hotmail.com Dear Lisa and Mary Lou, I want you both to know how much I loved and admired Joe. My thoughts immediately take me to him sitting in his spot on the couch, newspaper covering his face, as he read it from front to back. I remember fondly how quick he was to have a smile and his always pleasant demeanor. He was a man who had a great sense of humor and enjoyed a good laugh. He was also a man of tremendous character, never having a bad word for any one. It is clear that is where Lisa draws her honesty and integrity from. I always knew he would help out in any way he could. One of my greatest memories of Joe was when we were living in Las Vegas and when it was time to leave he made it a point to hug us both before we left each time. I will never forget his work as "Santa" on each Christmas Eve celebration and the delight he took in shaking those presents in an effort to guess what it was. Those times and traditions will carry on because of him. I know the past little while has been a difficult stretch but I encourage you to reflect on all that he was and knowing that his life lives on through the examples he lived. It is through tears that I write this and that I send along my love. Make sure to smile as you think about all the great memories, make some room for tears of joy. He would want you to laugh a little! Sincerely, Cody Geri and Dick Schulz gschulz38@hotmail.com So sorry to hear of Joe's passing . I know it will not be easy. We will keep you in our prayers. He will be missed. Love Your cousin, Geri