Richard "Rick" Zierten

Richard Zierten passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at the young age of 59.

Rick was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on November 14,1954 and resided in Payne Ohio the later years of his life.

He was a member of the Painters Union Local 469 and worked as a foreman for Goeglein Wall Paper and Paint for 23 years. However, his greatest joy was living out his days with his loving wife Maryann and numerous pets on the countryside.

Rick will be sadly missed by his siblings, Tami (Clyde) Davis of Ft. Myers, Florida, Patrick (Kathleen) of Vancouver, Canada and Daniel (Gail) of Sewell, New Jersey.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy his beloved wife Maryann (Mansfield) and his parents Alice (Ruenzel) and Richard Zierten.

His family asks friends and loved ones to remember Rick at a Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at NOON in the meeting room at St. James Lutheran Church,  511 W. Townline Street, Payne Ohio 45880.

Memorials are to the Fort Defiance Animal Shelter.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com