Dale Robert Zurbriggen, born February 22, 1949 in Saint Louis Missouri, died Wednesday May 15th. He was a devoted father of two and a well known and respected musician and jeweler. As a drummer, he played with popular groups like Bob Kuban and the In Men, The Platters, and Ike and Tina Turner. After hanging up his sticks, he led a successful career of more than 25 years as a gemologist and jewelery store manager. He was the son of Robert William and Dorothy Zurbriggen (both deceased). He is survived by his son Adam Zurbriggen, his daughter Tiffany Zurbriggen, and his fiancee Sue Rose. A loving father and family man, full of life and humor and without the slightest sense of pretension, he brought a smile to all who knew and loved him well. Even in deathhe remindsus: "Don't take life too seriously; you'll never get outalive anyway."There will be an informal memorial service and reception at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Ave., Gainesville on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 12:00pm Funeral Home Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL - 32609 US 352-378-2528