Nicholas Edward Zurcher
Obituary
Nick was born on October 19, 1942, died peacefully while sleeping on July 17, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with ALS. Nick graduated from South High School and the University of Tennessee with a degree in Engineering. He was a veteran who made the rank of Captain in the United States Air Force and had a 32-year career at Y-12.
Nick was a Feather Craft boating enthusiast and spent many hours with his buddies on Watts Bar Lake. He was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Harriman.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ernest and Millie Zurcher, and step-mother Frida Zurcher; son, Mark Zurcher; and his first wife, Geraldine Zurcher.
Nick leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Kay Edwards-Zurcher; son, John Zurcher; brother Pete Zurcher and wife Mary Jo; sister, Susan Cowan and husband Richard; granddaughters Jordan Anderson and husband Levi, Hannah Zurcher, and Parker Zurcher; grandson, Maverick Zurcher; and great-grandson, Joel Zurcher.
Graveside service will be Monday July 24, 2023 at 11:00 am at Kington Memorial Gardens. Funeral to follow at 12:00 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church Officiated by Rev. Michael Miller, with receiving of friends to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nick’s memory to:
Redeemer Lutheran Church
1658 Roane State Hwy Harriman, TN 37748
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Services
July 24, 2023
11:00 AM
Kington Memorial Gardens
July 24, 2023
12:00 PM
Redeemer Lutheran Church (Midtown)
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In Loving Memory Of
Nicholas Zurcher
October 29, 1942-July 17, 2023
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