Allan Roger Zerger, age 93, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, entered into Eternal Life on September 24, 2023, a loving father and grandfather.
Allan was born on October 22, 1929, to Frederick and Anna Freitag Zerger, of Sheboygan. He married Shirley Lois Ayers on December 20, 1952. They were married for almost 70 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his brothers, Frederick and Ronald Zerger and his sister, Hazel Goetsch. He is survived by his children, Peter (Janet) Zerger, JoAnn (William) Peaslee, Judith (Carl) Swanson, Daniel (Maria) Zerger, as well as thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Darlene Sonnenberg, and sister-in-law, Irmie Zerger, as well as other relatives and friends.
Allan had a career as a typesetter for The Sheboygan Press. He served his country from 1951-1953 during the Korean War. As a member of The Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, he served his congregation in many capacities. He had a very active retirement, volunteering at his church and community in many ways, especially through Aid Association for Lutherans (now Thrivent) which included starting and managing a children’s book giveaway program called My Own Book. Allan was a lifelong Chicago Cubs baseball fan, he loved reading, fishing, and playing Sheepshead. He also was an avid stamp collector, with an emphasis on the stamps of the United States, Germany, and the British Commonwealth.
The celebration of Allan’s entry into his heavenly home will be held at The Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 3027 Wilgus Avenue, Sheboygan, at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023, with visitation preceding the service at 9:00 a.m. Interment will take place at the Lutheran Cemetery in Sheboygan following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are requested by the family for The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Donations may be made at www.lcms.org.
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God: believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also.” John 14:3
The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Allan’s arrangements.
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