Irwin "Mr. Z" Zitzelberger, 79, of Denton, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at his home in Denton.

Mr. Zitzelberger was born on June 23, 1940 in Brookville, PA to Albert and Margaret (Davis) Zitzelberger. He graduated Brookville Area High School in Pennsylvania and served in the United States Army. He was married to Arlene D. Hahn on July 26, 1968 in Stillwater, MN. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church; Top Tin Street Rods; Kustom Kemps of America; National Street Rod Association; Lone Star Street Rod Association. He owned and operated Ace Auto Parts for many years.

"Z" is survived by his wife, Arlene Zitzelberger of Denton; daughter, Denise Moore of Bossier City, LA; sons, Vincent Zitzelberger of The Colony, Brian Zitzelberger of Denton, Terry Zitzelberger of Rowlett; sisters, Margaret Louise Knapp of McKean, PA, Connie Berlin of Fall Creek, WI; brother, Edward Gary Zitzelberger of Krum; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

A private family service will be held on June 13th at 11:00am. The service will be streamed live for friends at that time at  https://www.facebook.com/SPLCDenton/  and clicking the "live" button. The service will be available to view anytime after that. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church  smokers ministry.