Raymond F. Zweigle, USAF retiree

Raymond F. Zweigle, 83, of Ocean View passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 12, 1937, he was the son of the late Eugene O. Zweigle Sr. and Florence Zweigle.

Ray retired after serving 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, but continued working with Mountaire Poultry and AET as an electrician until his final retirement. 

Ray enjoyed NFL football, working in his outdoor ponds, and building small wooden model airplanes as a hobby.

Ray is survived by his five children, Denise Gerrish and her husband Chuck of North Carolina, Sheila Shriver and her husband Ricky of South Carolina, Raymond E. Zweigle and his wife Geraldine of Delaware, Douglas S. Zweigle and his wife Belinda of Delaware, and Eric A. Zweigle and his wife Elizabeth of Colombia, South America.  Also surviving are two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and a brother, Eugene O. Zweigle Jr. of Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making contributions in Ray's name to the Salvation Army where he worked as a young adult.

Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.