John L. Zeek, Sr.

John L. Zeek, Sr., 82, of Orrstown, passed away the afternoon of Saturday, November 23, 2024 with his loving family by his side. 

He was born on Thursday, February 12, 1942 in Upper Strasburg, a son of the late Enos W. and Florence C. Wrights Zeek. He married Marjorie L. Apple on November 18, 1968.

John was a United States Navy and Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He then retired from PennDot as a bridge foreman. His most valuable attribute was being a man of God. He enjoyed studying the bible and preaching salvation. John lived a life of servanthood, never too busy to help others. He was a faithful member of Upper Strasburg Church of God and traveled on mission trips to Bolivia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Austria, and the Dominican Republic. 

In addition to his wife of 56 years, Marjorie L. Zeek, he is survived by three children, Rhonda R. Ziemba of St. Thomas, John L. (Renee) Zeek, Jr. of Orrstown, and Tonia Z. (Glen) Coldsmith of Shippensburg; five grandchildren, Dustin (Kelsey) Ziemba, Clayton Ziemba, Marissa Ziemba, Zoey Zeek, and Canaan Coldsmith; one great-grandson, Jettson Ziemba and one great-grandson on the way, Jantzen Ziemba; and four sisters, Virginia M. Thrift of Glennville, GA, Mary G. Young of York, Trudy L. Richter of Pantego, TX, and Rosalie Essick formerly of Dillsburg. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, William C. Zeek, Larry E. Zeek, and Charles T. Zeek.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at the Upper Strasburg Church of God with Pastor Tim Redmond officiating. Burial will follow in the Upper Strasburg Methodist Church Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Minutemen of the American Legion Post #223. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Strasburg Church of God, 9716 Upper Strasburg Rd., Upper Strasburg, PA 17265.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.