John George Zekan, Jr.
August 18, 1948 - February 10, 2019
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John George Zekan, Jr.
August 18, 1948 - February 10, 2019
Obituary
John george zekan, jr. 70, of charleston, wv passed away on february 10, 2019. He was born august 18, 1948 in denver, colorado to mrs. Verna zekan and the late dr. John g. Zekan.
He was graduate of charleston catholic high school and received a degree in biology from
wheeling jesuit college. He combined his interest in science and mechanics with his entrepreneurial spirit to establish his own company, “surtec”, to sell, install, and service surgical lights and tables. He subsequently utilized his vast knowledge of biochemistry and nutrition to educate and counsel patients at the office of his brother, dr. Steve zekan.
John was a true renaissance man. He had a quick wit and an insatiable curiosity, loving to learn and talk about any and all subjects. He was a kind and gentle person who never met a stranger, and would always offer a helping hand. He had a deep appreciation of nature and the outdoors, and especially enjoyed hunting with his friends in the stewarts run hunting club. However, the biggest joy in his life was spending time with his nieces and nephews, whom he cherished.
He is survived by his mother, verna zekan; by six siblings, dr. Stephen zekan (cathy), dr. Patricia zekan crumpler (terry), william zekan (carol), dr. Elizabeth zekan petryna (mark), dr, jeanne zekan, dr. Thomas zekan; and by ten nieces and nephews, elizabeth c. Anderson (blake), carolyn crumpler, matthew zekan, anna zekan, mary catherine zekan, joan zekan, david zekan, ellen petryna, caroline zekan, and john j. Zekan.
Memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, saturday, february 16, 2019 at saint agnes catholic church. visitation will be held at the church on friday, february 15, 2019 from 5 to 7 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to habitat for humanity or st. Agnes catholic church.
You may send condolences to the family at: www.Barlowbonsall.Com
barlow bonsall funeral home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements for the zekan family.
19 responses to John George Zekan, Jr.
Michael Powers says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: High School And College Classmate
Location: Saint Paul Minnesota
Bill, Patty And Steve,
I Am So Sorry For Your Loss. I Wasn’T Able To Stay In Touch With John, But Thought About Him Often. I Assume He Was Not A “Social Media” Guy, So I Couldn’T Track Him Down. But I Have Fond Memories Of The Late Night Talks We Had In College. Please Share My Condolences With Your Mom.
–Mike Powers
Vickie & Dean Miles says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Scott Depot West Virginia
Dr. Stephen Zekan And Family,
Sending Prayers Your Way -L-
Vickie & Dean Miles
Ted Stewart says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Hunting Nubby And Friend
Location: The Villages Florida
Steve , David And All The Family. I Am So Sorry To Hear About John. The Times We Spent Together At The Stewart’S Run Hunting Club Were Some Of The Best Times Of My Life. John Was A Wonderful Person, One I Am Proud To Have Known. He Is In Heaven Now With Josh, Bob And Billy. You Are In My Prayers. God Bless, Your Friend Ted
Louis Volpe says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Wju Class Of 1970
Location: Wheeling West Virginia
My Condolences To John’S Family. I Did Not Know Him Well But Always Found Him A Gentle Man With A Good Mind And Heart.
Mary L. says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Charleston West Virginia
I Am Shocked And Saddened To Learn Of John’S Passing. He’S Been A Friend And Teacher To Many Of Us. He Will Be Greatly Missed.