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Edward Lawrence Zoretic died peacefully at home on March 18th, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 94. Ed is survived by his wife Linda of 66 years and his four children Ann Zoretic Ansel, Daniel (Becky), Amy Maggard (Mark) and Pete (Monika). Ed was born on September 3rd, 1927 in Bobtown, PA to the late John and Anna Zoretic. Ed and his late younger brother John grew up in a coal mining company town where Ed graduated in 1945 from Point Marion High School. Ed excelled at sports despite football only being offered his senior year due to the war. Ed earned a football and an Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to Eastern Kentucky Teachers College in the fall of 1945. Cadet Zoretic studies were interrupted in 1946 when he was called to active duty and promoted to Sergeant. Knowing how to type, he was assigned as an office clerk and remained stateside while his unit served in Europe. Ed returned to Eastern Kentucky to resume his studies and played halfback on the football team. He was selected as an All American Halfback in 1950. Before graduation, Second Lieutenant Zoretic was again called to active duty and attended Artillery School. He served as an instructor at Fort Sill, Oklahoma teaching artillery before reporting to the Peoples Republic of South Korea. First Lieutenant Zoretic served as a Forward Observer and 105 Howitzer Battery Commander during his time in Korea. In October of 1952, he participated in Operation White Horse and was awarded the Bronze Star. In 1953 Ed returned to Eastern Kentucky and finished his undergraduate studies. Ed began his teaching and coaching career at Portsmouth High School, Ohio. He served as The Dean of Boys and Assistant Football Coach while earning a Master's Degree in Education at the University of West Virginia. In 1955, Ed married Linda Brushart. In 1962 Ed, Linda and now family relocated to Grandview Heights, Ohio. Ed worked as a principal in the Southwest City school system for the next 25 years. Following retirement, Ed continued to serve the community; Saint Christopher Parish, MILVETS, Grandview Heights Library Board, Ohio's Korean War Veterans Advisory Board and Condominium Board at their winter residence in Stuart, Florida. Ed enjoyed family, friends, wood working, nature, being a handy man and living a successful life that included 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandkids with more on the way! Edward L. Zoretic was a true gentleman, never harsh in tone, gave warranted advice, patient and tolerant to all. He taught one to use their minds and their hands to make things happen. He was always humble and kind. A Great Husband, Father, and American! Calling Hours: 5PM to 8PM Monday March 21st, John Quint Treboni Funeral Home 1177 W 5th Ave, Columbus, Ohio Service Hours: 10AM March 22nd, Saint Christopher's Catholic Church on 1420 Grandview Ave, Columbus, Ohio Burial following: Saint Joseph Cemetery 6440 High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio 43137 Luncheon will follow at the Guild Athletic Club 1114 Ridge Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (Behind Tim Hortons at Grandview Ave and Dublin Rd)In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate a Donation to ProMedica/Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund. Checks made payable to: ProMedica Hospice Memorial Fund, 444 N. Summit St. Toledo, OH 43604 419-291-0212 or website: Promedica.foundation@promedica.org . The family would like to thank the Columbus Veteran's Administration.