Mr. Scott Zirbes, a lifelong resident of W. Melin St. in Port Washington, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 6, 2022, at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger. He was 72 years old.

Scott was born in Port Washington on October 26, 1950, son if Leo and Violette (nee Behling) Zirbes. He grew up in Port Washington and graduated from Port Washington High School with the class of 1969. After high school, he attended Milwaukee Area Technical College while working at Simplicity Manufacturing. He was hired full-time by Simplicity (later Briggs and Stratton) in their engineering department and stayed there for over 40 years, retiring in 2015.

Scott was a lifelong and active member of Friedens Church in Port Washington. He loved his yard on W. Melin St. and took meticulous care of it. He also enjoyed music, especially Jimi Hendrix, and was a fan of the Green Bay Packers, the Milwaukee Brewers and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Scott is survived by his brother Gary (Marie) Zirbes of Port Washington. He is further survived by his niece and nephews: Christopher (Amy) Zirbes of Wauwatosa, Kevin (Andrea) Zirbes of Port Washington, Brian (Kelly) Zirbes of Sussex, and Jennifer (Peter Slegelis) Zirbes of Saukville, 11 great-nieces and nephews, his special friend Sheila Contresceri of Grafton, other relatives and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Leo and Vi, and his nephew Jeffrey Zirbes.

Visitation for Scott will be held on Monday, November 14, 2022, from 2-4 PM at Friedens Church 454 N. Milwaukee St., Port Washington, followed by a funeral service at 4 PM. Pastor Brandon Lemons will preside over the funeral service.

He will be laid to rest next to his parents in Union Cemetery in Port Washington.

In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the American Diabetes Association or Friedens Church in Port Washington.

The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com

The Zirbes family wishes to thank Lincoln Village in Port Washington where he made many friends and the Pavilion at Glacier Valley and Allay Home and Hospice for their care and compassion.