Nicholas Edward Zarkos

Nicholas Edward Zarkos, 91, of Sergeant Bluff, IA, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 11, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Pastor B.J. Van Kalsbeek officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 10, 2021, also at the chapel. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences can be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Nick was born July 5, 1930 in New Haven, CT, the son of Nicholas and Marian Zarkos. He was raised in West Haven, CT and graduated from West Haven High School in 1948. He then went on to attend Drake University in Des Moines and graduated in 1952. Nick served his country in the U.S. Army working in the Chief of Staff office at the Pentagon. On June 27, 1954, he married Norma Jean Fowler in Des Moines. To this union, 2 children were born. Norma preceded him in death in 2014. He retired from WIT in 1998 where he was the Economic Development Director, a position he thoroughly enjoyed.

Nick lived most his life in Iowa, residing in Sergeant Bluff for the last 37 years. He was active and outgoing up to his passing. His greatest passion was the Sioux City Bridge Club; both he and Norma were longtime members. They very much enjoyed the club, its members, and the game of bridge.

Those left to honor his memory are his children Pam (Arlan) Petersen of Bancroft, NE and Rick (Chris) Zarkos of Sergeant Bluff; grandson Brad (Shay) Petersen of Bancroft, NE; great-granddaughters Millie and Mabel Petersen; brother-in-law Jim Goodhue of Carlisle, IA; sister-in-law Pat Haddad of Allentown, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Harry, sister Anne, sister-in-law Nadine Goodhue, and brother-in-law Ernie Haddad.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be directed to Siouxland Center for Active Generations (313 Cook St. Sioux City, IA 51103).