Ret. CMSGT Donald F. Zeorlin, 90, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011, in Abilene. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 9:45a.m. in the Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Arrangements were handled by Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St., Abilene, TX.
Donald was born on July 28, 1921 to Reynold and Lillian (Varth) Zeorlin in St. Joseph, Missouri. He served his country in the United States Air Force for 32 years. His service included WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Donald was also a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
Preceding him in death are his parents; his wife Lucille Zeorlin; and five brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his son, Donald Zeorlin of Abilene, TX; his daughter, Patti Wright and husband Bill of Madison, Alabama; a brother, Roger Zeorlin of Missouri; and two grandchildren, Matthew and Patrick Wright.