Lewis Zechlin, 74
Jan. 13, 1938 — Jan. 30, 2012
Niles Daily Star,Published online 8:25pm Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Lewis “Sparky” Zechlin, 74, of Niles, passed away at his home Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.
Sparky was born Jan. 13, 1938, to the late Eli and Marie (Smith) Zechlin in Niles.
On June 3, 1961, Sparky wed the love of his life, Patricia (Cottrell) Zechlin.
Sparky was in retail sales for 35 years until he retired. Sparky and his family will always have wonderful memories of their time up north and the countless hours watching the Chicago Bears in his basement.
After his retirement Sparky couldn’t resist and went back to work as a pizza delivery driver for Saylor’s Pizza, where he was fondly known as “Sparky the Pizza Man” by many around town.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Michael Zechlin; and sister, Martha Vernier.
Sparky is survived by his daughter, Kim Zechlin, of Niles; sister, Doris Kennedy of Niles; and one grandson.
A memorial service to honor Sparky’s life will be held Thursday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. with a time of visitation two hours prior. Sparky will be interred at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorial donations may do so to the family.
Those wishing to leave a message of comfort, upload a photo or send their condolences to the family may do so at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles.