Jeremiah “Jer Bear” Zwack of Kimball died Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. He was 5. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.mm. Tuesday, May 9, at Ostmark Lutheran Church in Watkins with Pastor Joe Midthun officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Kimball, and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.
Jeremiah Paul Zwack was born Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, in St. Cloud, the youngest of three children to Brandy (Klinkner) and Joseph Zwack. As the baby of the family, Jer Bear was spoiled from the start. From the moment he learned to walk, Jer Bear was off and moving. His wild and carefree imagination led him on many adventures. He loved being around water whether it was fishing, swimming, or playing at the water park. If something had wheels, Jer Bear was going to ride it. He put on countless miles riding on the four-wheeler with his siblings, or following close by on his scooter; he never sat idle. The outdoors often called his name to go hunting, camping, playing in the dirt, or exploring outside. In the rare moments when Jeremiah sat still, chances are he was playing Mario Kart or Roblox, or snuggling with his family. His silly, goofy faces – especially while trying to take his photo – will be cherished by all who loved Jeremiah. To Jer Bear, it didn’t much matter what he was doing: he was going to love doing it, especially if it was being done with his family. Jer Bear’s loving, caring, tender, and kind spirit gently balanced his rambunctious, strong, and independent personality.
There to greet Jer Bear in God’s kingdom were his uncle Jeremiah, and aunt Maureen.
He is survived by his parents Joseph and Brandy Zwack of Kimball; adoring big siblings Oliver and Evelyn; grandparents Doug and Rhonda Zwack of Kimball, Joyce Zwack and fiancé John Heins of Clear Lake, Johanna Klinkner of Foley, and Randy and Ann Klinkner of St. Cloud; aunts and uncles Zach (and Katie) Zwack, Shane (and Crystal) Vossen, Nick (and Lindsey) Vossen, Andy (and Liz) Vossen, Randy Klinkner II, Virgil Klinkner, Brandon Petersen, Jennifer Petersen, Bethany Petersen; and many other special aunties, uncles, cousins, and extended family.
Oliver and Evelyn Zwack, Gabe and Maisy Zwack, Nola Klinkner, and Rowan and Jaela Vossen will serve as casket bearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Kimball.