Frank William Zinke, 75, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 7:50 A.M. on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois. He was born on Wednesday, January 16, 1935 in Collinsville, Illinois the son of the late Pete Bruno Zinke and Mary Carmel (Armenia) Zinke. He married Patricia A. Marie Rhoads on May 6, 1961 in Collinsville, Illinois. Surviving family members include his wife: Marie Zinke of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; sons: Bill Zinke of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Kim Lane Zinke of Brooklyn, New York; daughters: Angela Boswell and husband Rodger of O'Fallon, Illinois and Andrea Becicka and husband Brandon of Southlake, Texas; 5 granddaughters: Alecia and Erika Zinke of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Breanna and Bailey Boswell of O'Fallon, Illinois and Brennan Becicka of Southlake, Texas; sister: Rosemarie Hartmann of Collinsville, Illinois; 3 nieces also survive. In his younger years Frank helped his father at the Collinsville Park Ballroom. From this opportunity he got to meet many entertainers who performed Big Band music at the ballroom and set the stage for Frank's lifelong admiration for Swing music. Frank was Area Sales Manager for Continental Baking Company based out of St. Louis for 25 years. Frank was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan and an avid golfer. He was a member of the Catholic Faith and through his deep faith, strong will and for his undying love for his family he retained his humility, dignity and grace throughout the 30 years as he endured his health challenges. His parents and one brother: Billy Zinke preceded him in death VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Mike Garrison will officiate. INTERMENT: Alma Cemetery in Alma, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Shriners Children's Hospital or to Donor's Choice and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.