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Arletta Ada Alberta Zahn Jr.

May 2, 1929 - February 22, 2010

Arletta Zahn, age 80, of Juneau, died on Monday, February 22, 2010 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

The visitation will be at Murray Funeral Home in Horicon on Friday, February 26, 2010 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. There will also be a visitation at St. Peter”s Ev. Lutheran Church in Oak Grove on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM. The funeral service will follow at the church on Saturday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Roger A. Grosnick officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

The former Arletta Ada Alberta Smith was born on May 2, 1929 in Horicon, Wisconsin to Walter and Ella (Wilke) Smith. She was a 1947 graduate of Horicon High School. On May 2, 1948, she was united in marriage with William F. Zahn in Horicon. Arletta farmed with her husband Bill and she enjoyed sharing the experience of planning wagon trains and participating in weddings and other events with their horses. In the past, Arletta volunteered at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau. She was a member of St. Peter”s Ev. Lutheran Church in Oak Grove, where she was a past president of the Ladies Aide. Arletta was also a member of the Homemaker”s Club and Red Hatters.

Survivors are her children, Dennis (Pat) Zahn of Crivitz, Mary (Dale) Kreuziger, James (Michelle) Zahn, and Amy (Kevin) Voigt, all of Juneau, grandchildren, Penny (Michael) Scherer, Michael (Kelly) Zahn, David Zahn, Jill (Dan) Pocius, Jay Kreuziger, Jonas (Julie) Zahn, Sara (Brady) Brown, Rudy (Marsha) Zahn, Victoria Voigt, and Joshua and Nicholas Voigt. She is further survived by her brother-in-law, Karl (Doris) Zahn of Whitewater, sister-in-law, Janice Smith of Horicon, special nieces, Sandra Panzer of Oakfield and Phyllis (Don) Keefer of Santa Barbara, CA, ten great grandchildren, five step-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bill in 2002, a grandson, Jon Kreuziger, in 1984, and all of her brothers and sisters, Harvey, Edna Smits, Elmer, Raymond, Howard, Opal Michael, and Gordon.

The family suggests that memorials be made in Arletta Zahn”s name to St. Peter”s Ev. Lutheran Church, N5188 Cty. Rd. A, Juneau, WI, 53039 or to Lakeside Lutheran High School, 231 Woodland Beach Rd., Lake Mills, WI, 53551.

The Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Service Details

Saturday, February 27th, 2010, 11:00am, St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church-Juenau

Interment Details

Oak Grove Cemetery

Events
There are no events scheduled.

Arletta Zahn, age 80, of Juneau, died on Monday, February 22, 2010 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. The visitation will be at Murray Funeral Home in Horicon on Friday, February 26, 2010 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. There will also be a visitation at St. Peter”s Ev. Lutheran Church in Oak Grove on Saturday,Continue Reading

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Lavinia left a message on December 28, 2011:
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SSG Chris Daly, Retired left a message on December 28, 2011:
Condolences to the family. I knew and served with Joe briefly while in the 147th Aviation (helicopters) just as he retired. You served your nation and all of us well. Rest peacefully and fly high, old soldier.
Gretchen Muller left a message on December 3, 2010:
I have been working on my family tree and Arletta was the wife of my 2nd cousin William. I just finished entering Arletta''s information in my family tree on Ancestry.com. Amy is my third cousin and I just wanted to let her know she is in my thoughts. My mother, Ella Enderle Lilly passed away in August of 2009. Sincerely, Gretchen
Gretchen Muller left a message on December 3, 2010:
I have been working on my family tree and Arletta was the wife of my 2nd cousin William. I just finished entering Arletta''s information in my family tree on Ancestry.com. Amy is my third cousin and I just wanted to let her know she is in my thoughts. My mother, Ella Enderle Lilly passed away in August of 2009. Sincerely, Gretchen
Russell & Tami Nampel left a message on March 3, 2010:
Amy you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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Russell & Tami Nampel left a message on March 3, 2010:
Amy you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Betty Welsch left a message on March 1, 2010:
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Arletta. Although I only knew Arletta for a short time, I will always remember her great sense of humor. I was one of her caregivers with Help At Home. Betty Welsch
Betty Welsch left a message on March 1, 2010:
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Arletta. Although I only knew Arletta for a short time, I will always remember her great sense of humor. I was one of her caregivers with Help At Home. Betty Welsch
Bonnie Schulz from HELP AT HOME, LLC left a message on February 28, 2010:
To Arletta''s Family:Please accept our condolences from our company, Help At Home. We cared for Arletta when she was still at home. Even for such a short time, we have lots of memories, as I''m sure you do also. Treasure them and celebrate her life. With sympathy, Bonnie Schulz, Help At Home, LLC
Bonnie Schulz from HELP AT HOME, LLC left a message on February 28, 2010:
To Arletta''s Family:Please accept our condolences from our company, Help At Home. We cared for Arletta when she was still at home. Even for such a short time, we have lots of memories, as I''m sure you do also. Treasure them and celebrate her life. With sympathy, Bonnie Schulz, Help At Home, LLC
DALE &SUSAN SCHWANTES left a message on February 26, 2010:
The Schwantes Family gives you are Sympathy in the lost of your Mother. Our prayers are with you. She always will be remembered in our hearts. She was a special person to me. I will miss her in August for the show. God Bless you all.
DALE &SUSAN SCHWANTES left a message on February 26, 2010:
The Schwantes Family gives you are Sympathy in the lost of your Mother. Our prayers are with you. She always will be remembered in our hearts. She was a special person to me. I will miss her in August for the show. God Bless you all.
Jody, Andy & Haley Justmann left a message on February 24, 2010:
Amy & Family, We are very sorry to hear of your moms passing. She sounds like she was a wonderful mom and grandma! It is never easy to lose a parent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Justmanns
Jody, Andy & Haley Justmann left a message on February 24, 2010:
Amy & Family, We are very sorry to hear of your moms passing. She sounds like she was a wonderful mom and grandma! It is never easy to lose a parent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Justmanns
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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