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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Michael Edward Zirnhelt

February 3, 1958- April 7, 2021

Michael Edward Zirnhelt, 63, of Lothian, MD, passed away on April 7, 2021 at Anne Arundel Medical Center with his wife, daughter, and son in-law by his side.  He was born February 3, 1958 to Edward and Ruth Zirnhelt and was raised on Broadwater Creek in Churchton, MD.  Mike graduated from Southern High School in Harwood, MD.  He met his high school sweetheart Robin Christine Cox in 1973 and they married on March 15, 1980, and were married for 41 years.  Mike retired from Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works in 2019 after 35 years of service.  During his tenure, he worked as a Pumping Station Operator, Tractor Trailer Driver, Heavy Equipment Operator and retired as Supervisor of the Millersville Landfill.  He loved operating all types of heavy equipment and was a master at it.   Mike enjoyed working in his yard on his John Deere Tractor, gardening, crabbing, NASCAR, watching the History channel, cooking, baking, and spending time with his family and friends.

Mike is survived by his beloved wife Robin, daughter Amber Jacobs (Chuck) of Dunkirk, his mother Ruth Phipps Zirnhelt of Churchton, sister in-law Joyce Amaker (Robert) of Owings, niece Debora Sines of Middletown, nephews Todd Cox of Lothian and Jim Dorsey of Port Republic, and great nieces Brittany Moore of Leonardtown, Samantha Amaker of Bel Alton and Victoria and Savannah Sines of Middletown, MD.  He is also survived by his grand-pups Bentley & Stella, whom he cherished spending time with.

He was preceded in death by his father Edward Zirnhelt, his in-laws Teddy and Marguerite Cox, brother in-laws Teddy, Jr. and William “Billy” Cox, sister in-law Linda “Sue” Dorsey and nephew Robert “Bobby” Amaker.

Services are Private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Michael’s name may be made to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.

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217 E. Redwood Street
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    Emma J. Yetter
    8 Apr 2021
    6:38pm

    Robin, I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was so young. I am praying GOD will give you the strength you need to get thru this. I truly Believe that the Sun will shine brightly once again in your heart, Because LOVE lives forever!
    I am here for you always.

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    Severn
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    MD
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    Dottie Moore
    8 Apr 2021
    7:24pm

    Robin and family, my sincere condolences for your loss. With just losing my dear Dad, I am overwhelmed with sadness knowing how unbearable these next days and months will be. I know that Mike will be missed every minute of every day, and I know what a wonderful, close family you are. My prayers are with you 🙏🏻 Dottie and family

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    Lithuan
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    Maryland
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    Pam Latini
    8 Apr 2021
    8:52pm

    I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I worked with him at the landfill. He was the supervisor I turned to for help, advice, and every day little things that came up. He was smart, generous and had a great way of handling life. He will be missed by many.

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    Glen Burnie
    State
    Md
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    Virginia and Nolan
    9 Apr 2021
    9:26am

    Robin and Amber the love Mike had will get u through this time. Will never forget the kindest he had for myself and Nolan.

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    Catonsville
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Lynn Cooper
    9 Apr 2021
    9:44am

    Robin, I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to you, Amber, and the entire family. Your family at PGCPS are keeping you in our hearts.

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    Mechanicsville
    State
    Maryland
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    Debbie Plunkett
    9 Apr 2021
    9:48am

    Robin,
    I’m so sorry to hear of Mike passing. My heart goes out to you, and Amber. I know you two had a special bond, he was your rock.

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    Prince Frederick
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    Robin
    9 Apr 2021
    10:39am

    My beloved Michael ~ I will hold you in my heart forever! I have never felt so much pain in my life and it is hard for me to accept you are gone. I am so grateful Amber, Chuck, and I were by your side when you took your last breath. We love you and I just don’t know what I am going to do without you. I will always love you.

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    Lothian
    State
    Maryland
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      Jody Petro
      17 Apr 2021
      9:36am

      Robin I’m so sorry ! Petie and I just heard ! We send our love and prayers to you and Amber at this difficult time !
      Love
      Jody &Petie

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      Deale
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    Teresa Charles
    9 Apr 2021
    11:44am

    I’m sorry for the loss of your husband, In the coming days lean on Gods strength and he’ll carry you and your family through this life journey. I’m praying for you.

    Teresa Charles/Payroll Office

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    Uppermarlboro
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    Maryland
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    Esther Bush
    9 Apr 2021
    11:52am

    Dear Robin and family – I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray God’s Peace and Love will comfort your hearts during this very difficult time. May the love you shared as ‘one’ give you the strength needed for the coming hours, months and years ahead.

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    Ft Washington
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    MD
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    Jacquelyn R Brown
    9 Apr 2021
    1:14pm

    Hi Robin,
    I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, Mike. My prayers are with you and your whole family during this difficult time. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved husband.
    With my deepest sympathy,
    Jackie Brown

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    CHESAPEAKE BEACH
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    MD
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    Alicia Robinson
    9 Apr 2021
    1:23pm

    Dear Robin and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You and your family have my deepest sympathy. May the love you two shared, memories and times spent together become your comfort. Let God guide your path to healing.

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    Upper Marlboro
    State
    MD
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    Wanda Smith
    9 Apr 2021
    2:24pm

    Robin, so very sorry to hear about Mike. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

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    Upper Marlboro
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Linda and David Gibsonj
    9 Apr 2021
    2:51pm

    Robin,
    So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 🙏🏻

    save
    City
    Lothian
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Barbara Tucker
    9 Apr 2021
    3:52pm

    Robin, so sorry on the passing of Mike, my prayers and thoughts are with you, Amber and Chuck. Through this difficult times let the love you shared be your comfort. Mike was a wonderful, kind man.

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    City
    Hampstead
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Carrol Nagers
    9 Apr 2021
    5:35pm

    My dearest Robin,
    Just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you, praying for you
    and grieving with you and your family. May God be with you and
    your family. Call me anytime.

    save
    City
    Ocean Pines,
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Donald Sutherland
    9 Apr 2021
    8:38pm

    Robin, Amber and Chuck, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult and sad time. Mike was a great friend and neighbor for all of these last 30 or so years. I could always count on him. He will be missed by so very many. Try to take some comfort in knowing that he is with his pals Bonzo and little Butch and him and his Dad are making great plans for a garden for God………………..Don Sutherland.

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    City
    Lothian
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Kenny Burk Jr
    9 Apr 2021
    10:01pm

    I’m so sorry to here of Mike’s
    Passing, I also worked with Mike at the landfill. So many good memories to hold onto . Mike will surely be missed by all.

    save
    City
    Odenton
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Dave & Kathy Moore
    10 Apr 2021
    11:11am

    Robin, We are very sorry for the loss of your dear husband. There are a lot of people grieving with you. Mike touched everyone with a kind and caring spirit. We are fortunate to have known him, as he made a big difference in the lives of many. His love will live on through you, Amber and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    save
    City
    Waldorf
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Heather
    12 Apr 2021
    9:27am

    Robin, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. The love your husband had for you is something that can never be taken away. Hold on to his memories and know that he is always with you.

    save
    City
    Hollywood
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Anna Chester
    12 Apr 2021
    9:59am

    Sorry for your loss. May God bless you with comfort and peace.
    Anna Chester

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    Lothian
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Kathy Dove
    12 Apr 2021
    9:38pm

    Robin & Family ,
    No words I can offer will make this hurt go away ,
    Just know I will keep all close in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time .

    RIP Mike

    save
    City
    Harwood
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Jim Small
    13 Apr 2021
    7:19am

    Mike always made life interesting and questioned everything. I have a lot of great memories from working along side him at the Landfill and will miss his twisted sense of humor. This world will not be the same without him.
    Thoughts and prayers to you and family.

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    City
    Pasadena
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Larry and Colleen Moore
    13 Apr 2021
    6:53pm

    Robin, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mike will be in your heart and memories forever and will be deeply missed. Wishing you and your family strength and peace at this difficult time.

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    Dunkirk
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Diesha L Huff
    14 Apr 2021
    8:14am

    Ms. Robin, my condolences to you and your entire family. I’m praying for God to comfort you during this difficult time. Sending you love from the Huff family.

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    Upper Marlboro
    State
    MD
    Reply
    DaSonya Sellman
    14 Apr 2021
    8:43am

    Robin,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family my sincere condolences. My prayers are with you.

    save
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    Lothian
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
      Bill Shinski
      14 Apr 2021
      8:34pm

      Condolences to you and your family
      Me and Mike worked together. What a good friend and coworker relationship we had.
      Mike will be missed by so many. He was one funny man! RIP my friend

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      GlenBurnie
      State
      Md
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    Bob DeMarco
    15 Apr 2021
    9:31pm

    Mike and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. To Mike’s family, so sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences. We were coworkers for about 10 years, 15 years ago. Mike is obviously missed by many already.

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    Englewood
    State
    Florida
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    Patty Ogden Ervin
    16 Apr 2021
    4:24pm

    Mike, you will be missed by many. We were great friends in school. I’ll always remember that awesome smile you always had on your face. Rest In Peace my friend. Your in Gods hands now. 🌹🙏🏻❤️

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    Tampa
    State
    Florida
    Reply
    Paula Faucette
    23 May 2021
    8:17pm

    Robin and family,
    I was so sad to here about Mike.
    My heart and prays go out to you and your family.
    With love your friend from High School. Paula Faucette ( Bast)💕

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    Colorado Springs
    State
    Colorado
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Sort Comments

    Emma J. Yetter
    8 Apr 2021
    6:38pm

    Robin, I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was so young. I am praying GOD will give you the strength you need to get thru this. I truly Believe that the Sun will shine brightly once again in your heart, Because LOVE lives forever!
    I am here for you always.

    save
    City
    Severn
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Dottie Moore
    8 Apr 2021
    7:24pm

    Robin and family, my sincere condolences for your loss. With just losing my dear Dad, I am overwhelmed with sadness knowing how unbearable these next days and months will be. I know that Mike will be missed every minute of every day, and I know what a wonderful, close family you are. My prayers are with you 🙏🏻 Dottie and family

    save
    City
    Lithuan
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Pam Latini
    8 Apr 2021
    8:52pm

    I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I worked with him at the landfill. He was the supervisor I turned to for help, advice, and every day little things that came up. He was smart, generous and had a great way of handling life. He will be missed by many.

    save
    City
    Glen Burnie
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Virginia and Nolan
    9 Apr 2021
    9:26am

    Robin and Amber the love Mike had will get u through this time. Will never forget the kindest he had for myself and Nolan.

    save
    City
    Catonsville
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Lynn Cooper
    9 Apr 2021
    9:44am

    Robin, I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to you, Amber, and the entire family. Your family at PGCPS are keeping you in our hearts.

    save
    City
    Mechanicsville
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Debbie Plunkett
    9 Apr 2021
    9:48am

    Robin,
    I’m so sorry to hear of Mike passing. My heart goes out to you, and Amber. I know you two had a special bond, he was your rock.

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Robin
    9 Apr 2021
    10:39am

    My beloved Michael ~ I will hold you in my heart forever! I have never felt so much pain in my life and it is hard for me to accept you are gone. I am so grateful Amber, Chuck, and I were by your side when you took your last breath. We love you and I just don’t know what I am going to do without you. I will always love you.

    save
    City
    Lothian
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
      Jody Petro
      17 Apr 2021
      9:36am

      Robin I’m so sorry ! Petie and I just heard ! We send our love and prayers to you and Amber at this difficult time !
      Love
      Jody &Petie

      save
      City
      Deale
      State
      Md
      Reply
    Teresa Charles
    9 Apr 2021
    11:44am

    I’m sorry for the loss of your husband, In the coming days lean on Gods strength and he’ll carry you and your family through this life journey. I’m praying for you.

    Teresa Charles/Payroll Office

    save
    City
    Uppermarlboro
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Esther Bush
    9 Apr 2021
    11:52am

    Dear Robin and family – I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray God’s Peace and Love will comfort your hearts during this very difficult time. May the love you shared as ‘one’ give you the strength needed for the coming hours, months and years ahead.

    save
    City
    Ft Washington
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Jacquelyn R Brown
    9 Apr 2021
    1:14pm

    Hi Robin,
    I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, Mike. My prayers are with you and your whole family during this difficult time. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved husband.
    With my deepest sympathy,
    Jackie Brown

    save
    City
    CHESAPEAKE BEACH
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Alicia Robinson
    9 Apr 2021
    1:23pm

    Dear Robin and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You and your family have my deepest sympathy. May the love you two shared, memories and times spent together become your comfort. Let God guide your path to healing.

    save
    City
    Upper Marlboro
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Wanda Smith
    9 Apr 2021
    2:24pm

    Robin, so very sorry to hear about Mike. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

    save
    City
    Upper Marlboro
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Linda and David Gibsonj
    9 Apr 2021
    2:51pm

    Robin,
    So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 🙏🏻

    save
    City
    Lothian
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Barbara Tucker
    9 Apr 2021
    3:52pm

    Robin, so sorry on the passing of Mike, my prayers and thoughts are with you, Amber and Chuck. Through this difficult times let the love you shared be your comfort. Mike was a wonderful, kind man.

    save
    City
    Hampstead
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Carrol Nagers
    9 Apr 2021
    5:35pm

    My dearest Robin,
    Just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you, praying for you
    and grieving with you and your family. May God be with you and
    your family. Call me anytime.

    save
    City
    Ocean Pines,
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Donald Sutherland
    9 Apr 2021
    8:38pm

    Robin, Amber and Chuck, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult and sad time. Mike was a great friend and neighbor for all of these last 30 or so years. I could always count on him. He will be missed by so very many. Try to take some comfort in knowing that he is with his pals Bonzo and little Butch and him and his Dad are making great plans for a garden for God………………..Don Sutherland.

    save
    City
    Lothian
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Kenny Burk Jr
    9 Apr 2021
    10:01pm

    I’m so sorry to here of Mike’s
    Passing, I also worked with Mike at the landfill. So many good memories to hold onto . Mike will surely be missed by all.

    save
    City
    Odenton
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Dave & Kathy Moore
    10 Apr 2021
    11:11am

    Robin, We are very sorry for the loss of your dear husband. There are a lot of people grieving with you. Mike touched everyone with a kind and caring spirit. We are fortunate to have known him, as he made a big difference in the lives of many. His love will live on through you, Amber and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    save
    City
    Waldorf
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Heather
    12 Apr 2021
    9:27am

    Robin, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. The love your husband had for you is something that can never be taken away. Hold on to his memories and know that he is always with you.

    save
    City
    Hollywood
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Anna Chester
    12 Apr 2021
    9:59am

    Sorry for your loss. May God bless you with comfort and peace.
    Anna Chester

    save
    City
    Lothian
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Kathy Dove
    12 Apr 2021
    9:38pm

    Robin & Family ,
    No words I can offer will make this hurt go away ,
    Just know I will keep all close in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time .

    RIP Mike

    save
    City
    Harwood
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Jim Small
    13 Apr 2021
    7:19am

    Mike always made life interesting and questioned everything. I have a lot of great memories from working along side him at the Landfill and will miss his twisted sense of humor. This world will not be the same without him.
    Thoughts and prayers to you and family.

    save
    City
    Pasadena
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Larry and Colleen Moore
    13 Apr 2021
    6:53pm

    Robin, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mike will be in your heart and memories forever and will be deeply missed. Wishing you and your family strength and peace at this difficult time.

    save
    City
    Dunkirk
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Diesha L Huff
    14 Apr 2021
    8:14am

    Ms. Robin, my condolences to you and your entire family. I’m praying for God to comfort you during this difficult time. Sending you love from the Huff family.

    save
    City
    Upper Marlboro
    State
    MD
    Reply
    DaSonya Sellman
    14 Apr 2021
    8:43am

    Robin,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family my sincere condolences. My prayers are with you.

    save
    City
    Lothian
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
      Bill Shinski
      14 Apr 2021
      8:34pm

      Condolences to you and your family
      Me and Mike worked together. What a good friend and coworker relationship we had.
      Mike will be missed by so many. He was one funny man! RIP my friend

      save
      City
      GlenBurnie
      State
      Md
      Reply
    Bob DeMarco
    15 Apr 2021
    9:31pm

    Mike and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. To Mike’s family, so sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences. We were coworkers for about 10 years, 15 years ago. Mike is obviously missed by many already.

    save
    City
    Englewood
    State
    Florida
    Reply
    Patty Ogden Ervin
    16 Apr 2021
    4:24pm

    Mike, you will be missed by many. We were great friends in school. I’ll always remember that awesome smile you always had on your face. Rest In Peace my friend. Your in Gods hands now. 🌹🙏🏻❤️

    save
    City
    Tampa
    State
    Florida
    Reply
    Paula Faucette
    23 May 2021
    8:17pm

    Robin and family,
    I was so sad to here about Mike.
    My heart and prays go out to you and your family.
    With love your friend from High School. Paula Faucette ( Bast)💕

    save
    City
    Colorado Springs
    State
    Colorado
    Reply

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