Gunter Zierlein Obituary (1940

GA 1/4nter A. Zierlein, 71, a Gig Harbor resident since 1996, passed away December 1, 2011. GA 1/4nter was the son of Emma and Michael Zierlein, born on April 20, 1940 in Calmbach, Germany. After mastering his craft as a jeweler and goldsmith in Pforzheim, GA 1/4nter immigrated to the United States in 1973 and made his home for the next 38 years in the Northwest, becoming a naturalized citizen in 1993. A man who was many things to many people | honest and loyal, inquisitive, meticulous, diligent and loving. GA 1/4nter passed away on Thursday evening while resting comfortably, after a hard fought battle with COPD. He was 71 years of age and is survived by his wife Patricia, her three children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 7, at Haven of Rest, Gig Harbor, WA 253-851-9991. Services will be followed by a fellowship hour. Remembrances may be made to the Humane Society. Our sincerest gratitude to Multicare Hospice Team. Rest easy GA 1/4nter.