William Eugene Zambinini Sr.

— BRAZIL — William Eugene Zambenini Sr., 73, of Brazil, passed away at the Exceptional Living Center, in Brazil, on Aug. 9, 2010, following an extended illness. He was born in Vigo County, on Aug. 19, 1936, the son of Isidor V. and Hazel (Johnson) Zambenini.

Mr. Zambenini attended Fontanet High School. Bill married Mildred Jones Deal on Feb. 21, 1965. He worked at Allis Chalmers for a short time before transferring to Amax Coal Company, where he worked as a welder for 30 years. 

He loved to quilt and he made the quilt in the shape of Clay County that is displayed in the Indiana State Museum. He was a founding member of the Indiana Snow Birds Club of Alabama, Avon Collectors Club of Indianapolis, Bridgeton Lodge 169 Free & Accepted Masons, and the Croy’s Creek Christian Church. 

He is survived by his wife Mildred; daughters, Candis L. Nuttrell (Jim), and Teresa Zambenini; son, William Zambenini Jr., all of Terre Haute; stepchildren, Elaine Cassidy (Jack), John Deal, Sheryl Jordan (Bob), Brad Deal (Robin), and Denise Deal, all of Brazil; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren (and one on the way); a brother, Robert L. Zambenini (Joyce) of Los Alamitos, Calif.; as well as several extended family members.

Services will be at Lawson–Miller Chapel, on Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Warren Whittington officiating. Burial will follow at Calcutta Cemetery.  Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., with Masonic services being held at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, One Kroc Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523.