Michael Ray Zent, 75, of Sanford, Florida passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, Florida.
He was born March 31, 1948 in Galion, Ohio and was the son of Carl Edward and Minnie Lee (Teseniar) Zent. Michael is survived by his wife, Gloria (Soderlind) Zent.
He graduated from Galion High School in 1966 and proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War. Michael was founder and owner of ZEES Construction Inc. He enjoyed driving his yellow Corvette and loved the water and boating on the St. Johns River.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Kelly (Jason) Zeigler of Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, Michelle (Loren) Howard of Greensboro, North Carolina, Scott (Tara) Waisanen of Sanford, Florida, Tim (Karla) Waisanen of Altamonte Springs, Florida and Heather (Michael) Martinez of Debary, Florida and nine grandchildren, Austin (Catherine) Zeigler, Jordan Zeigler, Ethan Zeigler, Tyler Howard, Savannah Howard, Roen Waisanen, Reis Waisanen, Elisha Waisanen and Debi Waisanen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dwane Zent and a sister, Carol Melchoir.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes, 218 South Market St., Galion, Ohio 44833. A private graveside service will be held for the family in Iberia Cemetery.
Military honors will be conducted by the United States Army.
Memorial contributions may be made to the military charity of your choice in care of the funeral home.
Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of Michael Zent and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.