Carolyn A. Zehner's Obituary
Carolyn A. Zehner, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Bethany Home in Waupaca, WI. She was born March 21, 1931 in Ladysmith, Rusk Co., WI; daughter of Carroll and Ethel (Baker) Graves. On August 26, 1950, Carolyn married Don Zehner and together they shared 59 years of marriage before his passing on May 30, 2010. She will be dearly missed by all of her loving family and friends.
Carolyn is survived by her four children, Michael (Rebecca) Zehner of Littleton, CO, Robert (Nancy) Zehner of Tavares, FL, Connie (Keith) Nelson of Waupaca, WI, and Rick (Rose) Zehner of Milwaukee, WI; five grandchildren, Angela (Jordan) Komp of Kenosha, WI, Kelly (Tim) Pucillo of Waupaca, WI, Christopher (Megan) Nelson of Plover, WI, Andrew Zehner, and Nicole Zehner; seven great-grandchildren, Zoe and Olive Komp, Sophia and Isabella Pucillo, Parker, Brayden, and Eisley Nelson; and her lifelong friend, Shirley Mierow. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll and Ethel Graves, and her husband, Don Zehner.
A private family burial will be held at a later date at Lakeside Memorial Park in Waupaca, WI. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
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