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Earl Zuelke Obituary
Zuelke Sr., Earl W. 55 years of service with the City of Chicago Police Dept. and Building Dept. Beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Cory), loving father of Earl (Sally), Garry (Jeannie), Cheryl (Daniel) Sanstra, Mary (Jeff) Kotowski and Charles (Margaret) Diefenthaler, loving grandfather of seven, former husband of Pearl J. (nee Smerz). Visitation Saturday, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., from 3 to 9 p.m., with a service at 5 p.m. Interment private. Donations to Anti Cruelty Society or St. Jude Children's Research would be appreciated. 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for Earl Zuelke
Wendella Boats
December 12, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Zuelke family. We are sorry for your loss.
Tony and Rose Olivieri
December 12, 2006
Gary and Earl, Words cannot express our sincere sympathy at the passing of your wonderful father. He was one of the kindest men ever. We will remember him always, and keep you in our prayers. God Bless.
Tony and Rose Olivieri (Ret. CPD)
Laura Kohniak
December 11, 2006
Uncle Earl,
You were a great neighbor and great friend, you were always there when we needed you. We hold a lot of fond memories and good times with you. We love you and you will be greatly missed.
The Kohniak's
Lee Boivin
December 11, 2006
My thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Kathy Constantino
December 10, 2006
We are so sorry for your loss.
Kathy & Barry Constntino
Judith Klein
December 9, 2006
With fond memories of our days in the Red Devils and Devilettes and the parades we marched in. Earl was a great mentor for all of us "kids" at that time. With our sympathy,
Harry and Judy Klein
Rich Baranski (Retired CPD)
December 9, 2006
Earl and Gary,
Sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers during this hard time.
Barbara Berger
December 9, 2006
Earl was a special man. I will always remember him calling Marv "Bub" and the friendship they shared. He will be greatly missed. I always knew if I needed him I could call. Love Barb Berger and family.
TOM / JAMELE TOOLIS
December 8, 2006
WE WERE SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. WE WILL REMEMBER HIM AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.
December 8, 2006
To Garry and Earl, So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Father was a fine man.
Stan Zaborac (Retired C.P.D.)
Ted Raab (Retired CPD)
December 8, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
John Galvin
December 8, 2006
A great man and a pleasure to work with..My prayers and condolence to his Family.
John Galvin,Kerry, Ireland
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