Ronald "Roger" Zinn

Ronald “Roger” Zinn, 87, of South Sioux City, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019.  Memorial services will be 6:00 P.M. Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Visitation will begin at 4:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.  

Ronald was born the son of Bernard and Madeline (Gillen) Zinn on June 12, 1932 in Martinsburg, Nebraska.  He graduated from Ponca High School.  Ronald married Joanne Rys on August 9, 1952 in Elk Point, South Dakota.  He worked for Swift and Co. for over 30 years.

Roger enjoyed watching college sports and was an avid Hawkeye and Husker fan.  He also enjoyed gambling, cooking, and spending time with his family.

Roger is survived by his daughters, Sheryll (Stuart) Moore and Sandy (Bill) Burke both of Sioux City; five grandchildren, Angie (Reggie) Torno, Tessa Zinn, Billy (Nikki) Zinn, Jacob (Kaylyn) Moore, and Drew (Danielle) Moore; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joanne; sons, James and Ronald M.; brother, Dale; and sister, Donna.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Regency Square Assisted Living or Hospice of Siouxland.