November 15, 2021. Passed away peacefully at home. Loving father of Patrick (Maureen) Zerkle and
Kathy Zerkle; dear grandfather of Patrick, Annie and Tommy Zerkle, Christian Velazquez, Marty, Nicholas and Alex Wilke; brother of the late George (Sally), John Zerkle, Jacqueline (Joseph) Arneth, Joan (Richard) Steele, Jean (Robert) Crotty; brother-in-law to Peggy Zerkle; loved by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call on Monday from 4-7 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the SPCA of WNY. Jim was a longtime business