Edward Zinger, Jr. obituary: Edward Zinger, Jr.'s Obituary, KC
In Memory Of
Edward E. Zinger, Jr.
1937 - 2017
In Memory Of
Edward E. Zinger, Jr.
1937 - 2017
Ed was born May 19, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA to Edward Zinger, Sr., and Anna Mae (Deery) Zinger. He graduated from Temple University, where he was a member of Sigma Pi, receiving “athlete of the year” recognition.
He had a long career in the securities business, retiring from a position as manager of output technologies. A renowned woodcarver, Ed founded the biannual Woodcarving Rendezvous seminars in Branson, MO, which ran for 32 years; co-founded of the Kansas City Carving Club, where he served as director of carver development; served as director of the National Wood Carvers Association; won numerous national, regional and local awards for his carvings; and operated the “Excalibur” booth at the Renaissance Festival for 22 years, where he sold his carvings.
Ed loved nature and the outdoors, including tending bonsai trees, annual hunting trips, and producing handmade knives in his home workshop. After moving to Kansas City, he continued to visit Ocean City, NJ, where he spent summers as a child, but became particularly loyal to KC sports teams, including the Royals, Chiefs, and Jayhawks.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 29 at 11:00am at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S Blackbob, Olathe, KS with visitation an hour prior to service time. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, or to your local ASPCA.
Ed was born May 19, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA to Edward Zinger, Sr., and Anna Mae (Deery) Zinger. He graduated from Temple University, where he was a member of Sigma Pi, receiving “athlete of the year” recognition.
He had a long career in the securities business, retiring from a position as manager of output technologies. A renowned woodcarver, Ed founded the biannual Woodcarving Rendezvous seminars in Branson, MO, which ran for 32 years; co-founded of the Kansas City Carving Club, where he served as director of carver development; served as director of the National Wood Carvers Association; won numerous national, regional and local awards for his carvings; and operated the “Excalibur” booth at the Renaissance Festival for 22 years, where he sold his carvings.
Ed loved nature and the outdoors, including tending bonsai trees, annual hunting trips, and producing handmade knives in his home workshop. After moving to Kansas City, he continued to visit Ocean City, NJ, where he spent summers as a child, but became particularly loyal to KC sports teams, including the Royals, Chiefs, and Jayhawks.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 29 at 11:00am at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S Blackbob, Olathe, KS with visitation an hour prior to service time. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, or to your local ASPCA.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Friday, September 29, 2017 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Penwell-Gabel - Olathe Chapel
14275 South Black Bob Road
Olathe, KS 66062
Directions & Map
Service
Friday, September 29, 2017 at 11:00am
Penwell-Gabel - Olathe Chapel
14275 South Black Bob Road
Olathe, KS 66062
Directions & Map
Committal Service
Friday, September 29, 2017 at 1:00pm
Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
Funeral Home (913-768-6777) is assisting the family
Funeral Home (913-768-6777) is assisting the family