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WERNER WILHELM ZAHN
Born: October 2nd, 1928
Died: June 29th, 2014
Location: GETH - 188 - D1
Obituary
Werner Wilhelm Zahn, 85, of Mansfield, passed away just past midnight, Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Winchester Terrace Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was born October 2, 1928 in Hockenheim, Baden, Germany to the late Emma (Kief) and Friedrich Zahn. In 1953, he moved with his wife and son to Mansfield and became a proud United States citizen in 1960.
A hard worker, with a strong physical and mental work ethic, he was a gold card member of Bricklayer Union #40 and began his career working for his uncle's company, Ludwig Zahn Construction for many years in Mansfield. He was a long-time member of the Mansfield Liederkranz where he enjoyed singing in the chorus.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Emma Schmitt Zahn; sons, Gunther and Karl Zahn of Mansfield; daughter, Karen (Robin) Kurtz of Columbus; two grandsons, Justin and Joshua Kurtz of Columbus; and a brother, Hans (Rita) Zahn of Hockenheim, Germany. Werner is also survived by cousins, Edward (Becky) Hoffmann and Fred (Phyllis) Zahn, both of Mansfield; and numerous relatives in both Ohio and Germany. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gunther.
The family will receive friends beginning at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2014 in the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield. The funeral service conducted by Mr. Sean Fitzpatrick will follow at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Werner may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 105 N. Main St., # 205, Mansfield, OH 44902.
WERNER WILHELM ZAHN
Born: October 2nd, 1928
Died: June 29th, 2014
Obituary
Werner Wilhelm Zahn, 85, of Mansfield, passed away just past midnight, Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Winchester Terrace Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was born October 2, 1928 in Hockenheim, Baden, Germany to the late Emma (Kief) and Friedrich Zahn. In 1953, he moved with his wife and son to Mansfield and became a proud United States citizen in 1960.
A hard worker, with a strong physical and mental work ethic, he was a gold card member of Bricklayer Union #40 and began his career working for his uncle's company, Ludwig Zahn Construction for many years in Mansfield. He was a long-time member of the Mansfield Liederkranz where he enjoyed singing in the chorus.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Emma Schmitt Zahn; sons, Gunther and Karl Zahn of Mansfield; daughter, Karen (Robin) Kurtz of Columbus; two grandsons, Justin and Joshua Kurtz of Columbus; and a brother, Hans (Rita) Zahn of Hockenheim, Germany. Werner is also survived by cousins, Edward (Becky) Hoffmann and Fred (Phyllis) Zahn, both of Mansfield; and numerous relatives in both Ohio and Germany. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gunther.
The family will receive friends beginning at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2014 in the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield. The funeral service conducted by Mr. Sean Fitzpatrick will follow at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Werner may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 105 N. Main St., # 205, Mansfield, OH 44902.