Lawrence Herbert Zettler, 89, of Tamaroa, passed away at 11:35 A.M., Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Pinckneyville Community Hospital.

Lawrence had been a furnace operator for American Brass Company in Kenosha, WI for thirty-six years. He was a member of Nine Mile Baptist Church. Lawrence was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He obtained the rank of Corporal and he received the Korean Service Ribbon with two Bronze Campaign Stars, United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.

He was born October 16, 1931 at Du Bois, IL, the son of Joseph and Edith Bell (Harris) Zettler.

He married Barbara Joyce Newton on May 2, 1959 at Kenosha, WI and she preceded him in death on November 4, 2014.

He is survived by one son - Keith Zettler of Kenosha, WI, one daughter - Lynda Zettler of Tamaroa, four grandchildren - Dana Broggen, Amber Broggen, Vince Velardo, and Michael Velardo, one great granddaughter on the way, three brothers - Richard Zettler and wife Mary Eileen of Tamaroa, Larry Dean Zettler of Du Quoin, and Jerry Gene Zettler and wife Janet of Tamaroa, two sisters - Deloris Slover and husband George of Tamaroa and Janet Lee Bawcom and husband Dwight of Austin, TX, and one sister-in-law - Loas Zettler of Tamaroa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and three brothers - Kenneth Zettler, Bobby Zettler, and Dale Zettler.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Paradise Cemetery at Tamaroa, IL with Rev. Raymond Baggott officiating.

Friends may call from 10:30 A.M. until the time of service on Monday at the cemetery.

Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.

Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.

Burial will be in the Paradise Cemetery at Tamaroa, IL.

Friends may make memorials to the Paradise Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.