May 19, 1925 - April 26, 2010NORTH LIBERTY - Ralph S. Zent, 84, of North Liberty passed away at 7:50 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, in his daughter's home. He was born on May 19, 1925, in Mishawaka, to Alfred and Wilmetta Zent. On January 4, 1945, he married Betty Jean (Hostetler) Zent, who preceded him in death on June 24, 2007. Mr. Zent is survived by two daughters, Christy Hummer of North Liberty and Vickie Lason of Phoenix, AZ; six grandchildren, David Janssen, Erich Janssen, Missy Kantorowski, Miryan Zent, Brittany Zent and Rachael (Jayson) Kincaid; 19 great-grandchildren, Casey, Cassy, Christian, Tab, Codey, Destiny, Dawson, Jade, Phillip, Trinity Aaliyah, Zach, Morgan, Ryan, Brayden, Scott, Matt, Asiah and Anaya; five great-great-grandchildren, Ariana, Cressyn, Alijah, Avery and Jaydee. He is also survived by a sister, Barbara (John) Elkins of North Liberty, and a brother, Bill Zent of Nappanee. Three grandsons, Steven, Jeffery and Mark, and a sister, Jane Gordon, preceded him in death. Mr. Zent was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from North Liberty High School. Mr. Zent served 18 years as the police chief for the town of North Liberty. He also worked security at Potato Creek State Park. Mr. Zent loved to target practice and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in North Liberty. There will be no services. Burial will take place at Eastlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010, in the Palmer Funeral Home, 314 S. Michigan St., Lakeville. Contributions in memory of Ralph S. Zent may be made to Alzheimer's Services, 922 E. Colfax Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617. Online condolences may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.