COTTAGE GROVE - John E. Zweig, age 75, passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on Aug. 2, 1947, in East St. Louis, Ill., the son of John C. and Virginia (Huff) Zweig.

John grew up in Belleville, Ill. where he graduated from Belleville Township High School. He later received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Washington University. John enlisted in the U.S. Army during school and worked as a dentist in the Army following graduation. While stationed in Germany, he met his wife, Margaret Irons, a captain in the U.S. Army. They married on Oct. 19, 1974, in Heidelberg Castle. John retired from the Army as a colonel after 28 years of service and began working for Dental Associates of Wisconsin in Green Bay in 1998. He retired as Chief Dental Officer in 2021.

John enjoyed golfing, tending to his yard, coaching and leading youth activities with his children, loved his basset hounds, and found joy in being a grandfather. He also enjoyed volunteering with human and civil rights organizations. John and Margaret were active members of First English Lutheran Church in Appleton prior to moving to Cottage Grove, and most recently McFarland Lutheran Church.

John is survived by his wife of 48 years, Margaret; sons, James (Kristy) Zweig and Robert Zweig and his daughter, Christina L. Zweig; grandchildren, Emmalynn and Esmé Zweig; and brother, Greg (Becky) Zweig. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the following organizations: Southern Poverty Law Center, Second Harvest Foodbank and Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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John E. Zweig

August 02, 1947 - September 23, 2022

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