Richard James Zebell, 88 of West Salem passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on September 21st, 2025.
Born on August 21st, 1937, to Werner & Margaret Zebell, Richard was born and raised in Portland, WI. Richard married the love of his life, Katherine Lord on December 27th, 1961. He served in the National Guard for 7 years before going on active duty to Fort Lewis, Washington. Proudly serving in the 32nd Infantry Division during the Berlin Crisis. After serving, Richard and Katherine moved back to their home State to start their family.
Together Richard and Katherine had two sons, Daniel and James, raising their boys on the family farm created together in Rockland, WI. Family, faith and farming were the backbone to their family. An avid hunter, fisherman and Nascar enthusiast. If he wasn’t watching a race, you could find him playing card or shaking dice with friends and family.
Richard is survived by his wife Katherine of 63 years. His sons Daniel (Lisa) Zebell, their children Zach (Tess) Zebell, Leslie (Chris) Miller, Quinton (Miranda) Stello & Trevor Stello. James Zebell & his children, Nichole (Chad) Jerome, Amber Zebell, Brandon (Stacy) Zebell and Jeromy (Amy) Elam. 17 Great Grandchildren. Multiple siblings, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father & mother-in-law Ray & Florence Lord & Agnes Lord. Brothers David & Jerry Zebell. As well as several aunts, uncles, cousins and brother-in-law.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday September 30th, 2025, at St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish in West Salem. Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Monsignor Jeffrey Burril to officiate.
The family would like to thank their neighbors Dave and Wanda for the past 25 years of love & care, always looking out for Richard and Katherine.
