2:33 am Former WCW and WWE wrestler Tom Zenk passed away earlier this month on December 9 in his hometown of Robbinsdale, MN. Women and all proceeds went to charity. This beautiful human being was torn apart by the industry and fans he loved so much, even years after he retired, and by some even after his passing. Funeral Service Held For Tom Zenk, Cause of Death Revealed What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? There is a problem with your email/password. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? On December 9, 2017 Tom passed away at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minnesota from arterial sclerosis and cardiomegaly (a genetic occurrence passed down from his father who had to have emergency angyoplasty in the 1990s). They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. My spirit will find yours. Tom married Dorothy Pearl Kelly on May 19, 1951. and spent most of his life in the Chicagoland area. He was born June 22, 1949, to the late Harold and Stella Zenk. He was well respected by his colleagues throughout his career. Golf and both of us started energetically singing, "They call me Dr. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Former WWE And WCW Wrestler Tom Zenk Has Died - UPROXX A system error has occurred. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? ST. CHARLES - Thomas E. Zenk, 73, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at his home after battling cancer. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Tom had that great mixture of looking for adventure and finding it while being solid as a rock with a heart of gold. Tom graduated from Robbinsdale High School class of 1976. I wound-up getting Tom some golf balls monogrammed with "Dr. So sorry to see another good guy leave us. My spirit will find yours. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. However, there was , Weve profiled 40 wrestlers who sadly, didnt make it to see age 40, including many enhancement talent names of the , Heart Attack / Heart Failure / Heart Disease, Comprehensive Deceased Wrestlers List (text-only), Comprehensive Deceased Managers List (text-only), an obituary was posted in the Star Tribune, 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. WWF fans may remember him as one half of the Can-Am Connection, opposite Rick Martel. He would always put a smile on my face. His first championship there was as half the International Tag Champions with Dan Crawford. Rest in peace, dear friend. Some of his favorite travels were to the southwest and winters basking in sunny Florida. Please try again later. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. We became instant good friends and started golfing a bit. Please accept my deepest condolences. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. I think it was Tom who began singing along, except changing the lyrics to Dr. He made his ring debut in 1984 for the American Wrestling Association (AWA), before moving to the National Wrestling Alliances (NWA) Pacific Northwest Wrestling(PNW). Tom made many friends where ever he went. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Carol, I'm so glad the two of you found one another and had so many years together. The obituary on Zenk reads: Thomas Erwin Zenk If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Search above to list available cemeteries. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. RIP my friend. The Star Tribune in Minneapolis, Minnesota published an obituary today on the former WWF and WCW star, saying that he passed away on Saturday, December 9 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Several wrestling personalities have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to Tom Zenk: THE TOM ZENK EXCELLENT ATHLETE EXCELLENT PERFORMER. Tom and Brian also appeared on the WCW team with Sting (Steve Borden), Candyman (Brad Armstrong) and announcer Jim Ross on the Family Feud week where WCW was against The G.L.O.W. Thomas E Zenk. Obituary information for Thomas E Zenk - Fox River Cremation S What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Thanks for your help! I will miss you dearly. He was a 1971 graduate of the University of Illinois, and South Suburban J.C. in 1996. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Thomas Erwin Zenk Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Zenk's obituary was published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Sunday. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Zenk, Timothy Patrick Age 63, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2022 with his partner, MaryChris, and their dogs Jake and Girl, by his side. He was extremely knowledgeable about so many matters. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial.