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Robert Darrer Zurfluh 1922 - 2011

Robert Darrer Zurfluh of Pierce County, Washington United States was born on November 1, 1922 in Steilacoom, and died at age 88 years old on October 23, 2011 in Tacoma. Robert Zurfluh was buried at Fir Lane Memorial Park & Funeral 924 176th St E, in Spanaway.

Robert Darrer Zurfluh
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Pierce County, Washington United States
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November 1, 1922
Steilacoom, Pierce County, Washington, United States
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  • Introduction

    Bob's existence found its center in the Army, hunting escapades, fishing adventures, the thrill of sports, and the warmth of his beloved family. He reveled in narrating captivating stories from his hunting and fishing escapades, eagerly participating in discussions revolving around the Mariners, Seahawks, and college sports. Notably, he left a lasting mark on Tacoma's baseball and softball realm, showcasing his prowess over numerous years and gaining induction into the prestigious Tacoma-Pierce County Old-Timer's Baseball and Softball Hall of Fame in 1994. His impactful contributions were acknowledged with the Washington Legion of Merit medal in 1987. Beyond his athletic pursuits, Bob embraced the joy of dancing, enchanting onlookers with his jitterbug skills long into the night, even during his later years.
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    November 1, 1922
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    Steilacoom, Pierce County, Washington United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Robert Darrer Zurfluh was born to parents Leonard Louis Gustave Zurfluh and Inez Louise Mason. He was white. His mother Inez was born on September 21, 1902 in Montpelier, Blackford Co., Indiana and lived in Chester, Wells, Indiana, USA. She married Leonard on June 6, 1922 in Pierce County, Washington, USA. They lived in Steilacoom, Pierce, Washington, USA and later moved to Tacoma, Washington, USA where she passed away on November 27, 1956. His father Leonard was born on December 31, 1899 in Nekoosa, Wood, Wisconsin, USA and grew up in Port Edwards, Wood, Wisconsin, USA. After marrying Inez they family resided in Steilacoom, Pierce, Washington, USA where he worked as a paper maker at a paper mill. He passed away in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA on September 26, 1971.

  • Early Life & Education

    Bob had siblings including Donald James Zurfluh (1925-2002) and Thomas Richard Zurfluh (1927-2006). He was a high school graduate of Lincoln High School. Upon his return from the war, Bob had a chance encounter with the President of PLC (now Pacific Lutheran University), who encouraged him to take advantage of the GI Bill and attend PLC. He graduated from PLC in 1949 with a degree in education.

  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 39198444 Enlisted: January 15, 1943 in Tacoma Washington Military branch: Branch Immaterial Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law

  • Professional Career

    He embarked on his educational journey with the DuPont school district and continued with roles in the Orting and Franklin Pierce school districts. Wrapping up his career in education, he contributed his expertise to the Carol Morgan School in the Dominican Republic. Concurrently, he served in the Army Reserves, achieving the rank of Colonel.

  • Personal Life & Family

    On November 8, 1943, just prior to shipping out to New Guinea, he married Mary Ann Overland, his high school sweetheart. Bob and Mary Ann were graced with three children, Michael, Lin, and Jan. After her passing, Robert re married on February 14, 2009 to Amy Cruz of Lakewood. Bob's life revolved around the Army, hunting, fishing, sports, and his cherished family. He delighted in sharing tales of hunting and fishing, eagerly engaging in discussions about the Mariners, Seahawks, and college sports. A prominent figure in Tacoma's baseball and softball scene, he played for many years and earned induction into the Tacoma-Pierce County Old-Timer's Baseball and Softball Hall of Fame in 1994. His contributions were recognized with the Washington Legion of Merit medal in 1987. Bob also found joy in dancing, showcasing his jitterbug skills well into the night, even in his later years.
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    October 23, 2011
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    Fir Lane Memorial Park & Funeral 924 176th St E, in Spanaway, Pierce County, Washington 98387, United States
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  • Obituary

    Robert D. Zurfluh The oldest of five children born to Leonard and Inez (Mason) Zurfluh, was born in Steilacoom on November 1, 1922. He passed away on October 23, 2011 at Madigan Hospital. A graduate of Lincoln High School, he was drafted into the Army for service in World War II. On November 8, 1943, just prior to shipping out to New Guinea, he married Mary Ann Overland, his high school sweetheart. Upon his return from the war, Bob had a chance encounter with the President of PLC (now Pacific Lutheran University), who encouraged him to take advantage of the GI Bill and attend PLC. After graduating in 1949 with a degree in education, Bob began an over 30 year career in education, starting with the DuPont school district and including stints with the Orting and Franklin Pierce school districts. He concluded his career in education at Carol Morgan School in the Dominican Republic. During that time, he also became a member of the Army Reserves, rising to the rank of Colonel. Bob and Mary Ann were blessed with three children, Michael, Lin, and Jan. The Army, hunting, fishing, sports, and his family were the staples of Bob's life. He enjoyed telling stories about hunting and fishing and was always ready to enter into discussion about the Mariners, the Seahawks, and college sports. He was a well-known Tacoma area baseball and softball player for many years. In 1994 he was inducted into the Tacoma-Pierce County Old-Timer's Baseball and Softball Hall of Fame. He was the Washington Legion of Merit medal winner in 1987. He also enjoyed dancing, and was known to jitterbug well into the night, even in these last years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Don and Tom, his wife Mary Ann in 1997, and their son Mike in 1975, who at the time was a pilot with the US Navy. On February 14, 2009, he married Amy Cruz of Lakewood. He is survived by his wife Amy, sisters Jean James of Olympia and Mary Rash of Tacoma, and his daughters Lin Zurfluh of Seattle and Jan Colbrese (Mike) of Bellevue, as well as five grandsons - daughter Jan's sons Dane, Erik, and Garth Woldseth, and son Mike's children Karl and Steven Zurfluh. A celebration of Bob's life will held on November 1, 2011, 2 PM, at Fir Lane Memorial Park in Spanaway. Pub Date: 10/29/2011
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In 1922, in the year that Robert Darrer Zurfluh was born, the Reparations Commission assessed German liability for World War 1 at 132 billion gold marks (over $32 billion U.S. dollars at the time). This led to hyperinflation in Germany and created the political and social atmosphere in which Hitler was able to rise to power.
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In 1943, by the time he was 21 years old, on September 3rd, the Armistice of Cassibile was signed in Sicily. Under the terms of the Armistice, Italy surrendered to the Allied Powers. After the Armistice was made public on September 8th, Germany attacked and occupied Italy. It took 20 months of fighting for the Allies to reach the northern borders of Italy.
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