Cecil "Zeke" Zornes

Cecil “Zeke” Zornes Sr., 86, of Grand Island, died on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Golden Living Center-Lakeview. Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 26, at Abundant Life Christian Center. Rev. Gene Arnold and Rev. Tim Rust will officiate. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, with honors rendered by the fraternal order of Police. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5p.m. on Sunday at All Faiths Funeral Home. Zeke was born on January 6, 1929 in Aurora, son of Elza and Alda (Thomas) Zornes. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Eileen of Grand Island; sons, Cecil “Jimmy” Jr. (Dorothy) Zornes of Claremore, OK, Gregory Zornes of Chapman; daughter, Wendy (Brad) Bromwich of Grand Island; sister-in-law, Viola Zornes of Lincoln; grandchildren, Daniel Zornes, Nathaniel Zornes, Jennifer (Marty) Allan, Joshua Zornes, Alyssa Kelso, Johnathon Dimmitt, and Kristopher Kelso; four great grandchildren; nephews, nieces, and numerous extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Timothy Zornes; daughter, Wanda Zornes; brother, Theodore Zornes; grandson, Matthew Zornes; cousin, Joel Zornes; and niece, Shari Zornes. Zeke was raised and received his education in Aurora; he graduated with the class of 1948. Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army on November 1, 1948. He served 14 months on the front lines in Korea in the 2nd Infantry Division until he was honorably discharged in 1952. A short marriage to Gertrude Harper was blessed with a son, Cecil James Zornes Jr. Following his military service, he was employed as Security at the Grand Island Ordinance Plant. He then was transferred to the Hastings Navy Ammunition Plant, and then transferred to the Grand Island Veterans Administration Hospital. While working at the USVA he met and married Eileen Feddersen. On July 7, 1957, they were the second couple to be married in the chapel at the hospital. In 1961, he was hired as a patrolman for the Grand Island Police Department where he worked until retirement in 1992. Zeke was a dedicated worker, and continued to work security for Diamond Engineering, Fonner Park, and many local racetracks. After retirement, Zeke continued working for the Grand Island Police Department as a school crossing guard first for Westlawn Schools and then Dodge Grade Schools for over 18 years. Zeke was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center and knew Jesus Christ as his Savior. Together with Eileen they read the Bible every day. He enjoyed working the yard and garden and doing wood working. When he was younger, Zeke enjoyed camping with his family and as he aged he became an avid reader. He was a passionate Cornhusker’s fan and enjoyed listening to Paul Harvey. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Most of all, Zeke loved to spend time with family. Memorials are suggested to the Family.

Cecil "Zeke" Zornes

January 6, 1929 - October 18, 2015

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January 6, 1929 - October 18, 2015

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