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Col. Rudolph Ulrich Zuberbuhler
May 5th, 1940 - November 2nd, 2025
Colonel Rudolph Ulrich Zuberbuhler, 85, of Boise, Idaho passed away peacefully at his home on November 2, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born in Colfax, Washington on May 5, 1940, Rudy proudly served in the U. S. Air Force after his graduation from the University of Idaho. He was a command Pilot and achieved the rank of Colonel. He retired in 1991 and built a life centered on family and his hobbies including RC model airplanes.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Judy; brother Doug Zuberbuhler and his wife, Pat; daughters: Carolyn and her husband, Jerry Goetz and Jennifer and her husband, Chuck Heisler; grandchildren: Caitlyn Goetz, Alex and his wife, Cami Heisler, Cheyenne Goetz, Rory Heisler and his beloved Beau, the Basset Hound.
Rudy will be remembered for his quiet strength, kindness and devotion to those he loved.
In lieu of flowers either please make a monetary donation in Rudy’s name to the Idaho Food Bank, 3630 E. Commercial Court Meridian, ID 83642, or honor our veterans by making a monetary donation in Rudy’s name to Operation Grateful Hearts. Checks may be mailed to 481 S. Tiburon Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 or dropped off at any ICCU branch.
Services will be held on Thursday, December 4th at the Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Dr, Nampa, in the Global War on Terror Hangar. Please enter through the GWOT Gate. Full Military Honors will begin at 3 PM followed by the Celebration of Life and refreshments.
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A local landmark in Meridian, Accent Funeral Home has been serving the community since 1986. The business was first established with a vision to offer services in a comfortable, homelike atmosphere. This vision is reflected in our building, a Tudor-style home built in 1938 for a local postman. When remodeling the house to accommodate the funeral home, much care was taken to preserve the original architectural integrity of the building. The Accent Funeral Home holds a special relationship with the Meridian community and is sensitive to the area’s changing needs, providing service and friendship to comfort those we serve....
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