George William Zocklein

He was born to the late Leo and Loretta (Davis) Zocklein on March 24, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky.

George was a community organizer who loved his family and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He spent a large part of his life working to alleviate drug abuse in both Kentucky and Ohio. He was a devoted family man who was interested in improving the quality of life for all the communities he lived in. He did this by his service to the federal government and forming volunteer grassroots organizations. He was a prolific grant writer and instructor of grant writing. His efforts ranged from reducing crime in Louisville and Columbus, OH neighborhoods to reducing infant mortality in Central America. George was proud to be a KY Colonel. He was dedicated to the mission of saving marriages through Retrouvaille of Louisville. George was a Vietnam era veteran with the U.S. Navy. He is most loved for his sense of humor and the joy he brought to others.

He is predeceased by his granddaughter; Margaret Watson and brother; Leo Anthony Zocklein.

Left to cherish the memory of George are his wife of 38 years; Becky O'Neil Zocklein, children; Victoria Gensheimer (John), George Allen Zocklein, Stephen Zocklein, Sean Zocklein, Katherine Watson (James), Sara Jean Zocklein (Sachin), William Zocklein (Leonie), Loretta Zocklein (Kevin) and Mary Zocklein, grandchildren; Matthew, Ben, Emily, Jeanna, Connie, George Allen Jr., Johnathan, Jacob, McKenzie, Jameson, Clara and Elijah, 6 great-grandchildren, sister; Delores Jean Zocklein, extended family and friends.

A private Mass will be held for George with burial to follow at Pewee Valley East Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made in George's name to Retrouvaille of Louisville or mail to Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home, C/O Zocklein Memorials, 706 W Jefferson St, LaGrange, KY 40031.

It is the family's wish that all who love George and Becky wear a mask.