Obituary of Brian Edwin Zordel

Brian Edwin Zordel, 78, Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, February
25, 2021 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI.
Brian was born on April 4, 1942 in Battle Creek, MI to Edwin and Elsie
(Seidenberg) Zordel.  He graduated from Appleton West High School and
received his bachelor’s degree in education from UW- Eau Claire.
Brian played football for the Blugolds and was on the 1963
conference championship team.  "Zorch" was very proud of this
accomplishment and remained good friends with his teammates. Brian
taught for 3 years at Iola-Scandinavia High School before moving to
Whitewater where he taught geography and social studies.  It was there
that he met his future wife Mary Felber.  They were married on
December 26, 1971.  Together they enjoyed traveling and camping at
many National Parks in the United States. For many years they rented a
cabin in northern Minnesota where  they enjoyed fishing & swimming.
Brian was very involved in trains:  antique, toy and real.  He
attended many national train conventions and ran an antique train
store in Appleton.  Naturally, Brian was a huge Packer fan and enjoyed
the Brewers too.  His sense of humor, great smile and blue eyes will
be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years Mary Zordel, Whitewater;
sister, Marion Koepke, Appleton, WI; many nieces and nephews.  He was
preceded in death by his parents and sister, Margo Koehnke.
A Graveside Service will be held in the spring and will be announced
at that time.