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. 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

Richard "Rick" Eugene Zahm Jr.

May 13, 1971 - August 14, 2026