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Marion L. “Punk” Zwiebel

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Birth	:	22 Jan 1929 Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	6 Jul 2008 Lima, Allen County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5572014, -84.1628036
Plot	:	Section D
Description	:	Marion L. "Punk" Zwiebel, 79, of Wapakoneta, Sunday, July 6, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born Jan. 22, 1929, in Wapakoneta, a son of Oscar and Viola (Hengstler) Zwiebel, and they preceded him in death. On July 6, 1949, he married Gladys T. Ruppert, and she survives in Wapakoneta. He is also survived by three children, David J. (Marlene) Zwiebel, Becky (Glen) Walker, and Barbara Zwiebel, all of Wapakoneta; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters; and a sister-in-law. He was also preceded in death by a brother; and a sister and brother-in-law. Funeral services will be held... Read More	Marion L. "Punk" Zwiebel, 79, of Wapakoneta, Sunday, July 6, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born Jan. 22, 1929, in Wapakoneta, a son of Oscar and Viola (Hengstler) Zwiebel, and they preceded him in death. On July 6, 1949, he married Gladys T. Ruppert, and she survives in Wapakoneta. He is also survived by three children, David J. (Marlene) Zwiebel, Becky (Glen) Walker, and Barbara Zwiebel, all of Wapakoneta; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters; and a sister-in-law. He was also preceded in death by a brother; and a sister and brother-in-law. Funeral services will be held at Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. ‘Punk' showed passion for fire fighting Tuesday, 08 July 2008 (The Evening Leader) Colleagues remember former chief By MATT NICHOLS Staff Writer Friends and co-workers remember Marion "Punk" Zwiebel as a kind, caring man dedicated to his lifelong passion of firefighting. The former Wapakoneta fire chief died Sunday night at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima at the age of 79. Zwiebel, who served as the city's fire chief from 1972 to 1980, set an example of how to handle such a demanding position while at the same time maintaining positive qualities as a boss, a co-worker and a friend, fellow firefighters said. Retired Wapakoneta Fire Chief Steve McClintock took over as chief seven years after Zwiebel, known as "Punk," retired, but he had worked with him since joining the department in 1967. McClintock described Zwiebel as "a firefighter through and through." "He was always one of the first guys on the line and the last one to leave," McClintock said, recalling his fellow firefighter. "Everyone liked him. He fit in the department as just one of the guys." McClintock, whose first job at the department was filling in for Zwiebel who had injured his Achilles tendon said he remembered how shocked everyone was when "Punk" announced his retirement as chief to pursue a position as a state building inspector. "We just never thought he would stop," McClintock said. "He was so dedicated to his work." Now working as the village administrator in New Bremen, Wayne York came to Wapakoneta in 1976 and was in charge of the city Engineering Department at that time. York said he came to know Zwiebel as more than just the fire chief. After finding out the "Punk" had worked at the Nickel Plate Railroad, York came up with photographs of old steel cranes used on the rail line. When York showed Zwiebel his photos, a long conversation about the old Nickel Plate days ensued. That topic created a bond about York's train hobby. "Once he retired I always kept track of him over the years and I'd see his kids in town and they'd keep me posted on him," York said. "He was a good guy." After Zwiebel retired as chief, he still found time to keep up with the events at the department. Wapakoneta Fire Chief Kendall Krites said Zwiebel would come to the station and socialize every Saturday morning. Krites said one legacy that "Punk" will leave behind is the 1860 fire hose cart that sits on the fire department's front lawn. The cart was originally used in Wapakoneta, but it was eventually sold and forgotten — until Zwiebel got to looking. "Somehow ‘Punk' went and found the thing, fixed it up and restored it and donated it to the department," Krites said. The cart will always be something physical that residents can see every day and associate with Zwiebel, but the demeanor and attitude of "Punk" will be his greatest legacy of all, one former fire chief said. "He was a great guy to be around," McClintock said. "If you needed anything or needed someone to talk to, he was always there."

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Marion L. “Punk” Zwiebel's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA.
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Marion L. “Punk” Zwiebel death on 6 Jul 2008 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 40.5572014
Longitude: -84.1628036

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Coordinate: 40.5572014, -84.1628036

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16. Tam Cemetery
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17. Petersburg Cemetery
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21. Lockhart Cemetery
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22. Conner-Kaiser Cemetery
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23. Scott Cemetery
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24. Stevely Cemetery
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