Deep sympathy and condolences to the Zebert family from the Copenhaver family.  We share not only the similarities of 10 siblings but loss of a dear brother within the same week. Thank you for your family always being kind to our family, especially to Sam! 


Daddy,  You are missed. Not just beyond words or visions, but feelings. You were my safety net, my rock, my Dad..MY HERO.  You forgave,  you loved,  you fought until the end. My heart hurts so much.  I want you back. But, plz know I'm so thankful for you bringing Pat into our lives. She will always be "our breathe of fresh air" ! We love you Daddy! Today! Tomorrow! ALWAYS! MISS YOU! LOVE YOU MORE❤❤

Wayne was a father-in-law and a wonderful Daddy to those in my family. My wife adored her Daddy and believed him to be a man of amazing strength and enduring love for his family. He helped the sun rise and set each day. Wayne was a great father and an adored father to my wife and both of my sister-in-laws. He was, and will always be, a pillar of hope and adoration to them all. His wife Pat, had created a brilliant shining light of love and hope in their sky... she has, and still does, provide a beacon of hope, love, and laughter for the three girls who thought the world of their Daddy. When Erin and I married- it was he who gave us $500 dollars that we needed to go on our honeymoon... he unwittingly provided us with the funds we needed to start our life together... for that I will always be grateful. Just the other day, no more than 30 days ago, he stopped what he was doing... just to take a moment to say "Hey poot... I love you" as he climbed off of his lawn mower to  give my wife a kiss and take time to 'stop the enevitable mowung if the grass'so Erin could feel special in her Daddy's eyes. It was always small acts of kindness like that that showed the three girls (Erin, Erica, ans Kryssti) just what a loving Daddy meant when he looked at them as only a Daddy could... these girls loved him, with all their heart and.... always will. May God keep you and let you always be with them for all the years to come... each of them will need you in their own qay... I pray that you will continue to be there for them in spirit as you were in life... a beacon of hope, a rock of love, a shoulder to lean on as their guiding guardian Angel... God speed and with much love and adoration... we pray that you help bring peace to all these souls who have loved you for who you were... God be with all of us as we struggle to come to terns with you passing. AMEN



I was blessed to have known Wayne only because of my friendship with his beautiful wife of 22 years, Pat Sheridan. Theirs was one of the most comfortable, giving and loving relationships I have ever seen.  They were truly "meant to be together". When my friend Debbie Nelson and I would visit Wayne and Pat's home he would always find something to do while we had our "girl time" (very considerate).  All the while Pat would be showing us all the improvements Wayne had made to their home and their property (just a little bragging on her man?) Pat is proud to have known and been loved by Wayne and she was proud of his talents and gifts. Pat, I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. I know you and Wayne were constant companions and I know you feel such a great loss. I love you and I consider it an honor to call you "my friend". With much love, Pamela Busbee


Wayne was a great neighbor. He will be missed.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Pat and his daughters. 

My big brother is gone but not from my heart. I wont forget his teasing and his practical jokes. He always got me and what a laugh he had over it. I will miss Wayne forever, I love you Waynie!

I am so sorry for your loss.   While I haven't been in touch for a while, he was in my thoughts quite often.  I do not know much of his older years, his childhood and teenage years showed his humor and caring.  His journey through technical school in Mount Penn led up to his construction, carpentry and choice of life occupation.   He was a character (in a good way) and will be missed by myself and many.  I cannot be there at this time, but send a zen hug to his loving family and wife.   God bless and keep you.

OBITUARY

Wayne Allen Zebert

8 May, 1953 – 28 November, 2021

Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home & Riverside Memorial Park

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