Charles Zeisset

April 22, 2022

Charles H. Zeisset, 87, of Highland, and formerly of Trenton, died Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Cedar- hurst Senior Living Center in Highland. He was born July 15, 1934 in Trenton, son of Conrad and Irene Zeisset, nee Wiegand. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gerry (Char- lene) Zeisset, Harold Zeisset, and Bernard “Bernie” Zeisset; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Adolph and Ida, nee Ginter, Goldsmith; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Raymond Goldsmith, Dolores (Virgil) Niebur, and Louise (Roy) Taylor. Charles is survived by his wife, Ruth Zeisset, nee Goldsmith, of Highland, whom he married July 20, 1955 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese; children, Charles (Collen) Zeisset Jr., of Marine, Kevin (Julie) Zeisset of Pocahontas, Darvin (Shelly) Zeisset of Aviston, and Kieran Zeisset of Belleville; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; sister, Sr. Charlene Zeisset (School Sisters of Notre Dame) of St. Louis, Missouri; and sisters-in-law, Mary Zeisset of Cleveland, Ohio and Barb Zeisset of High- land. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army and Air Force and served in the Korean War. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton and the Highland Pistol & Rifle Club. He enjoyed making replicas of old-world décor and Indian artifacts and free hand painting on po- lice cars, firetrucks, and farm equipment. His hobbies included shooting rifles, boating, fishing, playing solitaire, watching golf, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Memorial Service is Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Trenton with Deacon John Fridley officiating. Visitation is Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Trenton. In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to a charity of donor’s choice and will be received at the visitation or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 105 S. Main St. Trenton, IL 62293, who is serving the family. Condolences to www.mossfuneralhome.com