Jeffry "Garp" Zarske

Jeff "Garp" Zarske, age 59, of Cottage Grove, passed away at home with his loving wife by his side on Monday, August 15, 2022.

Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Joanne; brothers, Steve and Tom. Survived by devoted wife of 31 years, Cathy; sister, Theresa Shannon; brother-in-law, Tim Shannon; nephew, Bob (Amber) Shannon; niece, Kristen (Mike) Haapoja; and other family and friends.

We will always remember Jeff with love and that he fought a good fight, but his heart was tired. He will be deeply missed.

Visitation 4-7:00 PM, Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park, MN 55071. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM, Monday, August 29, 2022 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN 55071.

LIVESTREAM INFORMATION:  For those who would like to participate in Jeff's service via livestream, you can watch the service on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 10:30 AM.  It can be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of this page, and "CLICK PLAY" to begin.  Please leave a message of support on our Tribute Wall to let the family know you were able to watch the service.  If you are having troubles with the Livestream, the service will be available to watch later in the day.