David John Zilke Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of David John Zilke of Bridgman, Michigan, who passed away on April 13, 2025 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his son John S. Zilke. He is survived by: his wife Christiana; his children, Nancy Zilke Seldomridge and David A. Zilke (Ava); the mother of his children Elizabeth Zilke; his grandchildren, Michael Kreps (Young Hee), Elijah Zilke (Emily) and Avalyn Zilke Spragg (Nathan); his great grandchild Flora Zilke; his stepchildren, Max Ochoa (Julie Lanz), Todd Ochoa (Erica Samoff) and Christiana Ochoa (Jay Krishnan); and his stepgrandchildren, Catherine, Alex Lanz Ochoa, Gabo, Marcus Ochoa Samoff, Jackson, Ivan and Diana Ochoa Lynch.
Visitation was held on Saturday, April 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Pike Funeral and Cremation Services (9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106). A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 19th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel (9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106).
Memorial contributions may be give to Berrien County Youth Fair, http://www.bcyf.us, 9122 US-31, Berrien Springs, MI 49103.
