Richard Zirk
- April 26, 2014
- 77 years
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Richard Zirk, 77, American weightlifter.
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|Richard F. Zirk (1936 – April 26, 2014) was an American heavyweight weightlifter who won a silver medal at the 1961 World Championships.
A resident of Fairfield Township, Essex County, New Jersey, Zirk graduated from Grover Cleveland High School (since renamed as James Caldwell High School) in 1954, which inducted him into its hall of fame in 1997. After retiring from competitions Zirk worked for the Verona Public Schools. He was married for 57 years to Lorraine Zirk (née Korlishin), and had three children: Richard Zirk, Deborah Ruggieri, and Karen Summers.
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1.In what year was Richard F. Zirk born?
- A.1936correct
- B.1938
- C.1932
- D.1940
Richard F. Zirk was born in 1936.
Source: introduction
2.On what date did Richard F. Zirk die?
- A.May 12, 2014
- B.June 20, 2014
- C.March 15, 2014
- D.April 26, 2014correct
Richard F. Zirk passed away on April 26, 2014.
Source: introduction
3.Which medal did Richard F. Zirk win at the 1961 World Championships?
- A.Fourth place
- B.Bronze
- C.Silvercorrect
- D.Gold
Richard F. Zirk won a silver medal at the 1961 World Championships.
Source: introduction
4.What was the name of the high school from which Richard F. Zirk graduated?
- A.Verona Public High School
- B.Grover Cleveland High Schoolcorrect
- C.Essex County High School
- D.Fairfield High School
Richard F. Zirk graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in 1954.
Source: education section
5.In what year did Richard F. Zirk graduate from high school?
- A.1960
- B.1956
- C.1952
- D.1954correct
Richard F. Zirk graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in 1954.
Source: education section
6.In what year was Richard F. Zirk inducted into his high school's hall of fame?
- A.1997correct
- B.1999
- C.2001
- D.1995
Grover Cleveland High School inducted Richard F. Zirk into its hall of fame in 1997.
Source: education section
7.Where was Richard F. Zirk a resident?
- A.Verona, New Jersey
- B.Fairfield Township, New Jerseycorrect
- C.Essex, New York
- D.Caldwell, New Jersey
Richard F. Zirk was a resident of Fairfield Township, Essex County, New Jersey.
Source: biographical details
8.What is the new name of the school Richard F. Zirk attended?
- A.James Caldwell High Schoolcorrect
- B.Fairfield Public High
- C.Zirk Memorial High
- D.Essex County Academy
Grover Cleveland High School has since been renamed as James Caldwell High School.
Source: education section
9.For which entity did Richard F. Zirk work after retiring from weightlifting?
- A.James Caldwell High School
- B.Verona Public Schoolscorrect
- C.Essex County Athletics
- D.Fairfield Township Council
After retiring from competitions, Richard F. Zirk worked for the Verona Public Schools.
Source: career section
10.What was the maiden name of Richard F. Zirk's wife, Lorraine?
- A.Ruggieri
- B.Summers
- C.Cleveland
- D.Korlishincorrect
Richard F. Zirk was married to Lorraine Zirk, born Lorraine Korlishin.
Source: family section
11.How long was Richard F. Zirk married to Lorraine Zirk?
- A.50 years
- B.57 yearscorrect
- C.45 years
- D.60 years
Richard F. Zirk was married to his wife, Lorraine Zirk, for 57 years.
Source: family section
12.How many children did Richard F. Zirk and his wife have?
- A.Four
- B.Two
- C.Threecorrect
- D.Five
Richard F. Zirk had three children: Richard Zirk, Deborah Ruggieri, and Karen Summers.
Source: family section
13.Which of the following was a child of Richard F. Zirk?
- A.Deborah Ruggiericorrect
- B.Grover Cleveland
- C.James Caldwell
- D.Lorraine Korlishin
Deborah Ruggieri was one of the three children of Richard F. Zirk.
Source: family section
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