Ruth M. Zahn, age 78, of Chilton died on July 19, 2007 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was born July 6, 1929 in Brillion, daughter of the late Emil & Minnie (Arnhoelter) Enneper.
She married Merlin Zahn on March 6, 1948 in Broadhead, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on May 4, 2006. During her life, Ruth worked for the Calumet County Sheriff Department and cooked for the Chilton School District for many years.
She was a member of Ebenezer UCC in Chilton and the American Legion Auxiliary. Ruth also enjoyed flower gardening, baking and camping in Door County.
Survivors include her children; Donald (Diane) Zahn of New Holstein, Vicky (Dave) Schmitting of Hilbert; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters: Viola Olsen of Door County, and Lois (John) Davis of Texas.
She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers; Walter, Eric, Harold & Eddie Enneper; and 4 sisters: Alma Hansen, Helen Keller, Ermie Werner and her twin sister Ruby Pohland.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) Chilton with the Rev. Kathy Gloff officiating. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery.
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She married Merlin Zahn on March 6, 1948 in Broadhead, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on May 4, 2006. During her life, Ruth worked for the Calumet County Sheriff Department and cooked for the Chilton School District for many years.
She was a member of Ebenezer UCC in Chilton and the American Legion Auxiliary. Ruth also enjoyed flower gardening, baking and camping in Door County.
Survivors include her children; Donald (Diane) Zahn of New Holstein, Vicky (Dave) Schmitting of Hilbert; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters: Viola Olsen of Door County, and Lois (John) Davis of Texas.
She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers; Walter, Eric, Harold & Eddie Enneper; and 4 sisters: Alma Hansen, Helen Keller, Ermie Werner and her twin sister Ruby Pohland.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) Chilton with the Rev. Kathy Gloff officiating. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery.
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Ruth M. Zahn, age 78, of Chilton died on July 19, 2007 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was born July 6, 1929 in Brillion, daughter of the late Emil & Minnie (Arnhoelter) Enneper.
She married Merlin Zahn on March 6, 1948 in Broadhead, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on May 4, 2006. During her life, Ruth worked for the Calumet County Sheriff Department and cooked for the Chilton School District for many years.
She was a member of Ebenezer UCC in Chilton and the American Legion Auxiliary. Ruth also enjoyed flower gardening, baking and camping in Door County.
Survivors include her children; Donald (Diane) Zahn of New Holstein, Vicky (Dave) Schmitting of Hilbert; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters: Viola Olsen of Door County, and Lois (John) Davis of Texas.
She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers; Walter, Eric, Harold & Eddie Enneper; and 4 sisters: Alma Hansen, Helen Keller, Ermie Werner and her twin sister Ruby Pohland.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) Chilton with the Rev. Kathy Gloff officiating. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery.
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She married Merlin Zahn on March 6, 1948 in Broadhead, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on May 4, 2006. During her life, Ruth worked for the Calumet County Sheriff Department and cooked for the Chilton School District for many years.
She was a member of Ebenezer UCC in Chilton and the American Legion Auxiliary. Ruth also enjoyed flower gardening, baking and camping in Door County.
Survivors include her children; Donald (Diane) Zahn of New Holstein, Vicky (Dave) Schmitting of Hilbert; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters: Viola Olsen of Door County, and Lois (John) Davis of Texas.
She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers; Walter, Eric, Harold & Eddie Enneper; and 4 sisters: Alma Hansen, Helen Keller, Ermie Werner and her twin sister Ruby Pohland.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) Chilton with the Rev. Kathy Gloff officiating. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery.
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