"I would not trade the time I spent with Donny for anything in the world. He was always able to make me laugh at a time in my life I didn't think there would be anything to laugh about. It was some of the best times in my life. I know he is happy in Heaven today and I look forward to seeing him again."
In loving memory of
Donald Zinnert
December 19, 2006
Donald Michael Zinnert, 31, of Keokuk, died at 5:57 PM Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Keokuk Area Hospital.
Mr. Zinnert was born November 12, 1975 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Edward and Dody Lincoln Zinnert. He was a life long resident of Keokuk, Iowa. He was employed with Steel Casting as a welder. He collected baseball cards and loved to fish and was a pool player.
He is survived by his mother, Dody Zinnert of Keokuk, Iowa; a daughter Kaitlyn Zinnert of Wayconda, Missouri; a sister Nikki Fee and her husband, Brian of Quincy, Illinois; 2 nieces; Ashley and Erika Fee of Quincy, Illinois; maternal grandmother: Dorothy Lincoln of Keokuk, Iowa; Girlfriend Marissa Thompson and her son William of Warsaw, Illinois; Several aunts, uncles & cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, maternal grandfather and his paternal grandparents.
Graveside services were at 1:00 PM Friday, December 22, 2006, at Oakland Cemetery with Pastor Lee E. Wiley officiating.
Memorials have been established.
Tributes
"To Dody: What I think makes this whole ordeal so damn hard is knowing that you will never know the truth about what really took place that evening! Though I'm sure everybody that knew & loved him would like to know who/what/where/when & how, I honestly can not think of anyone who should know about the steps that were taken by your son that night than you & Katie! It's even harder for me knowing that,(according to some people), you are/were under the impression that I could give you the information about the events of that night because you did/do think that I had somthing to do with Donnie's death! I wish that there was something/anything I could do to change your way of thinking about me but all I can do is tell you now that I had absolutely, not one single thing to do with Donnie dying or anything that happened leading up to &/or that had happened after his demise for that matter! I wasn't even in Keokuk when all of this took place! I was in Montrose at my grandma's! I actually got the call to come to the hospital right away when I was on the highway, in my car, with Patty Best coming into town! If your really thinking this about me, all I have left to say is that, I'm sorry about what happened, but you are wrong about me! If you knew the kind of relationship/friendship Donnie & I had, & if I could only explain how much that man meant to my daughter and myself, I know in my heart you would never think them horrible thoughts about me! Again, I'm sorry! "
"i do not know what to say my brother and myself and sisiter grew up with donnie brothers name is jamie stinson and i am so sooooo srry to hear about this i will be praying for you the youngest amy rose (stinson) my prayers are with yyou "
"Dody and family we are thinking of you all. We will miss Donnie more then words can say.He will be in our hearts forever.May God be with you in this time of loss.Sincerely,Bobbi Sackman & Janie McCarty"
"Nikki & family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy."
"Dody,Nikki and family- You are in our thoughts and prayers. "
"I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Donnie was an awesome guy and will be sadly missed by many people. My deepest sympathy goes out to Dody and Kaitlyn. It saddens me most for this to happen at this time of year. His loss will be felt by us all. You guys are in my prayers. If there's anything I can do to help let me know."
"I am so sorry for the loss. Donnie was a sweet guy who was loved and will be missed so much. I deepest sympathy goes out to Marissa and his family."
"I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. "
"I just want the family to know that I am thinking of them and they are in my prayers. May you find comfort in His words in your time of loss. Isaiah 41:10 Matthew 11:28-29"
"My heart goes out to the family at a time like this. Donnie will be missed by all."
"Iam so sorry to hear this, I will miss Donnie very much he always stopped in at the Smoke Shop to tell me Hi. Im so sorry Dody. love chuck & tracy Wrieden"
"my thoughts a prays are goin out to the familys and friends donnie will be missed by alot of people "
"To Dody and Family, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss Donnie used to hang around with my youngesst son Jerry when they went to Chaddock together a few years ago He was a delightful young man. May God give you the strength to endure his loss. Sincerely, Don & Mary Francis"
"Dodi, been years since I saw you.Sorry to hear of your loss.Also didn't know Mickey had passed.Again-sorry to hear this.Oop Gunn"
"Dodi, Kaitlyn and all of your family. I will miss you greatly my friend. My prayers are with your family and I will never forget how good a kid you really are. Terry"
"My deepest sympathy goes out to Donnie's family. My prayers for peace are with you. "
"my heart felt condolences and prayers go out to your family.he was always a great friend and a will be missed be all."
"Iam so sorry.Donnie grew up alng with my sons Ben & bob/You are in my prayers."
"We are so very to learn of your loss.Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow."