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~Earl Zumwalt~
YOAKUM: William Earl Zumwalt, age 95, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born July 10, 1930 in Gonzales to Earl and Vicie Flynn Zumwalt. He was a rancher for the Borcher's family for over 40 years. He served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed being a pick-up man for rodeos for many years. He was an avid gardener in his retirement. Survivors: daughters, Christi Ingalls and Jody Perry; 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Pekar and a brother, Bobby Zumwalt. Preceded in death by: parents; wife, Norma Hopkins Zumwalt; sons-in-law, Brad Ingalls and Jerome Perry; sister, Mary Joyce Hassell; brothers, James Zumwalt, Jesse Zumwalt and Wade Zumwalt. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Gonzales City Cemetery with Pastor Mikey Soriano officiating. Memorial contributions can be given to the Memorial Fund in honor of Coach Jerome Perry at Crossroads Bank. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home 361-293-5656. |