~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Capt. Richard "Rick" Eugene Zahm Jr.
May 13, 1971 - August 14, 2026
Rick was a pilot for over 30 years, most recently
as a Captain for Delta Air Lines………..
Rick joined Delta Air Lines 01-05-2015 and was
based DTW. He is survived by his wife Laura,
and by his daughters Emma and Maddie.
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Obituary for Richard "Rick" Eugene Zahm
Jr.
Richard “Rick” Eugene Zahm Jr., 55, of Huntington,
passed away Friday, August 14, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1971, to Richard
“Dick” Zahm and Susan “Susie” (Scher) Parker and raised in Huntington, Indiana.
After graduation from Huntington North High School in 1989, he attended
FlightSafety International in Florida. Rick was a pilot for over 30 years, most
recently as a Captain for Delta Air Lines.
On March 22, 2003, Rick married Laura Burcham. The
couple have two beautiful daughters, Emma and Maddie. Rick was a devoted father
and husband. Family trips were an important part of their story. He and his
family visited more than 20 national parks and took several road trips to
attend concerts of their favorite classic rock bands like The Eagles, The Guess
Who, Chicago, and ELO. Those outings were never just about the show; they were
about being together, making memories, and giving his daughters a part of the
music that meant so much to him.
At home, Rick enjoyed spending time in his barn
and working on his property. To know Rick was to appreciate his humor, his
willingness to use his practical knowledge helping family and friends, his
meticulous attention to detail, and the steady way he showed up for those
around him. He was a member of Huntington First Church of the Nazarene and was
a dedicated volunteer for Operation Christmas Child.
Rick is survived by his wife, Laura Zahm of
Huntington, IN; two daughters, Emma and Madison “Maddie”; his father, Richard
“Dick” Zahm of Huntington, IN; two sisters, Connie Smith of Huntington, IN, and
Cindy (Mike) Cook of Huntington, IN; stepsister, Brianna Spurgeon of
Huntington, IN; his father- and mother-in-law, Gene and Janet Burcham of
Huntington, IN; and his sister-in-law, Karen (Jon) Klister of Round Lake, IL;
and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susan
“Susie” Parker, and stepmother, Christine Zahm.
Visitation will be from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive,
Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, August 21,
2026, at Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary with Pastor Tyler Gates officiating. There
will be one hour of visitation prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for
donations to be made to Ronald McDonald House in memory of Rick, in care of
Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750.
Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com
Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve
the family of Richard (Rick) Eugene Zahm
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