Samuel D. Zuercher

Samuel D. Zuercher, 91, of Berne, Indiana passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

He was born on February 6, 1931, in Berne, Indiana to the late David Zuercher and the late Leona (Lehman) Zuercher.

Sam served in the Naval Reserve for eight years.

He was employed at International Harvester as a draftsman. He also lived and worked in Lansing Michigan for several years.

Sam graduated from Geneva High School and then attended Indiana Technology College in Fort Wayne.  He was a member of the Berne Christian Fellowship Church. He loved his Lord and Savior, along with the church and the people in it. They were like family to him and were so good to him. He was a longtime member of the National Watch and Clock Association along with the Ohio Gun Collectors Association, Tri State Gas Engine and Tractor Association, the Adams County Coin Club, and the Midwest Gun Traders.

Sam came from a large family where they loved each other and had to work at an early age to help support the family which in turn taught them a good work ethic. He loved cutting trees down and chopping the wood to burn in his wood stove. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Indianapolis Colts and was also an avid marble collector. For many years he loved going to gun and watch shows where he loved to buy, sell and trade them. He has traveled all over the United States to shows and made several close friends. When his grandchildren were younger he enjoyed attending their sporting events.

Survivors include his daughter, Laurie (John) Kaeser of Berne, Indiana; two brothers, Howard Zuercher and Paul Zuercher both of Berne, Indiana: sister, Marilyn (Larry) Graham of South Roxanna, Illinois; two sisters-in-law, Dorine Zuercher of Berne, Indiana and Roxie Zuercher of Portland, Indiana; four grandsons, Michael (Amy) Kaeser, Nicholas (Emily) Kaeser, Christopher Kaeser and Jeremiah Kaeser; and three great-grandchildren, Corbin Wiegmann, and Atticus and Willow Kaeser.

Samuel was preceded in death by three sons, Kim David Zuercher, Robert Dale Zuercher, and Jeffery Allan Zuercher; four brothers, Cliffton Zuercher, James Zuercher, Arthur Zuercher and Gary Zuercher; three sisters, Rowene (Robert) Whisler, Martha (Jack) Schug and Pauline (David) Solano; sisters-in-law, Dixie Zuercher and Iona Zuercher; and a brother-in-law, Paul Andrews.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2022, at Berne Christian Fellowship Church, 5045 West 800 South Geneva, Indiana with Alan Troyer officiating. Burial will follow in M.R.E. Cemetery.

Friends and family will be received from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Preferred memorials can be given to Swiss Village Samaritan Fund, Stillwater Hospice, or AGAPE Respite Care.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel, Berne