Richard "Zeke" Zilka's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2020 in Hillman, Minnesota

Richard "Zeke" Zilka

November 12, 1947 - October 11, 2020 (72 years old)

Hillman, Minnesota

Richard "Zeke" Zilka's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2020 in Hillman, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service

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Richard "Zeke" Zilka

November 12, 1947 - October 11, 2020 (72 years old)

Hillman, Minnesota

Richard Zilka Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Zilka of Hillman, Minnesota, born in Little Falls, Minnesota, who passed away on October 11, 2020, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Zilka to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ben Zilka and Mary Lou Zilka (Stoltman); his siblings, Charles Leo Zilka, Brian Thomas Zilka and Mary Frances Zilka; his father-in-law Joe Gangl; and his brother-in-law Ed Hendrickson.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Kay Zilka; his sons, Shane Zilka (Lindsay Hegna), Ben Zilka and Chris Zilka (Lisa Malisheske); his grandchildren, Lilly Volbert, Greyson Gossard and Beags; his siblings, David Zilka (Kathleen) of Valrico, FL, Kasha Zilka (David Windsor) of San Antonio, TX, Greg Zilka (Virginia Noska) of Randall, MN, Dennis Zilka of Randall, MN, Ben Zilka St (Barbara), Annette Larson (Gary) of Naples, FL, Gerard Zilka (Leatte) of Baxter, MN, Bridget Yorek (Robert) of Sobieski, MN, Jean Petersen (Keith) of Royalton, MN, Sue Erickson (Eugene) of St. Peter, MN and Mary Beth Zilka (Albert Miller) of Hillsboro, OR; and his mother-in-law Anna Gangl of Pierz, MN..

The family ask those attending to please respect the Covid-19 guidelines with social distancing and please wear a mask.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service



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