Frederick John Zipperer, 72, of Dresden, Ohio died Monday morning, May 30, 2016 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio.
Born February 16, 1944 in Newark, Ohio he was a son of the late Frederick J. and Dorothy M. (Corder) Zipperer and he attended Newark High School. Fred was a union laborer working in highway construction. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and woodworking.
Surviving is one son, Chadd (Susan) Zipperer of Newark; a daughter, Shannon (Delbert) LaRue, II of Frazeysburg, Ohio; three grandchildren, Clayton Zipperer, Brian Hess and Shaylynn LaRue; a great grandchild, Kandice Hess; a brother, Durwood Masters of Newark, several nieces and nephews and his life-long best friend, Terry Vanwy of Granville, Ohio.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Zipperer and a brother Duane Masters.
There will be no calling hours for funeral service. He will be laid to rest next to his wife, Sherry, in Wilson Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Genesis Morrison House, 713 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.