Ronald F. Zanke

September 6, 1936 - November 24, 2020

09/06/1936 - 11/24/2020

Past Services

Visitation
Monday November 30, 2020
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Wheeling Chapel
1400 Eoff Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-0330 | Directions
Service
Monday November 30, 2020
7:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Wheeling Chapel
1400 Eoff Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-0330 | Directions

Zanke, Ronald F., 84, of Rayland, Ohio, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at home.
He was born September 6, 1936, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Vincent J. and Helen V. Yeager Zanke. He was Catholic by faith and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired carpet installer and was a member of the Cave Club, the Elm Grove Eagles, the PAP Club of Wheeling, the Snake Club of Wheeling, the IOLA Club of Wheeling, the Yorkville VFW, and the Tiltonsville Indian Club.
He is survived by his companion of 26 years, Cheryl Schunn, and her children, Barry Schunn and Aimee Masters; two brothers, Vincent W. (Joyce) Zanke and William J. Zanke; one sister, Luann (Jim) Gilliland; nieces and nephews including, Steven Gilliland, John Gilliland, Paul Gilliland, and Patrick Gilliland, Stacy Paolella, Chris Zanke, Amy Zanke, Matthew Arden, Sarah DiMatto, Max Zanke, and Megan Gustashaw; and several great nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling from 2 pm until time of funeral service at 7 pm with Rev. Carlos L. Melocoton officiating.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com

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Susie
3 years ago

Gone but not forgotten … I’m so sorry.

John and Laura Magistro
3 years ago

Are hearts are saddened with your loss.
May God keep you both in his loving care, always. Much Love~ ✝️✝️

Marci Casino Kurtzman
3 years ago

My deepest sympathies to Ron’s family and especially Cheryl,Ron was always so kind and funny towards me. Sending love and prayers

Dean Lytle
3 years ago

Good old friend
Will miss your phone calls
Rest In Peace it’s been a long hard fight

Beth McWilliams
3 years ago

Aimee,

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.

Dennis R Albaugh
3 years ago

My sincere and humble condolences to the family and friends of Ron. Denny Albaugh

John Becker
3 years ago

Ron was always full of kindness, gentle respect and warm, good humor towards me..

Sondra Britt
3 years ago

Many good memories of Ronnie…..pretty sure he is dancing with the angels by now.

Sondra Britt
3 years ago

Lots of good memories of Ronnie……pretty sure he’s dancing with the angels by now…..love ya…..

Fran Cioffi
3 years ago

Rest in the glory of the Lord