Carl E. Zahn Sr, age 91 of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Green Tree Health and Rehabilitation Center in Clintonville, where he had been a resident for the past 18 months.
Carl was born October 24, 1932, in Shawano, a son of the late Edwin and Hilda (Westphal) Zahn. He attended country schools and later Shawano High School, graduating with the Class of 1951. Following high school, he hauled milk for several years. On June 9, 1956, Carl was united in marriage to the former Paula Moesch at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Following their marriage the couple lived and farmed near Pella. Carl retired from farming in 1992 and went to work at Murphy Concrete for nearly thirteen years. His wife, Paula, preceded him in death on June 23, 2015. Carl was a long-time member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time on the Embarrass River, and shooting pool. Carl always loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his children, Carl (Sue) Zahn Jr. of Clintonville, Doug (Rosie) Zahn of Pella, Paul (Priscilla) Zahn of Shawano, Laurie (Ron) Hepp of Clintonville, Julie (Bob) Aschenbrenner of Caroline, Stacy (Bob Adams) Zimmerman of Pella, Amy (Tom) Stefl of Shawano, and Beth (Jason) Koenig of Shawano. He is further survived by his grandchildren, Carl (Yolanda), Nathan (Kristin), Samantha (Perry), Courtney, Ian, Katie (Jamie), Mike (Tiffany), Danielle (Shawn), Emilie, David (Sierrah), Erin, Bridget, Nicholas, Trista (John Jr.), Nicole (Al), Jacob (Heather), Zachary (Kimmie), Ryder (Andrea), Logan, Carly, Gabrielle, Sofia, and Jack; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Zoey, Aiden, Sawyer, Grady, Cyndal, Cody, Brynn, Payton, Cooper, Caiden, Justice, Kara, Kendall, Khloe, Emmitt, Leighton, Jaxon, Harmony, Dominik, Meah, Carter, and Denali; and many nieces and nephews. Carl was preceded in death by two sons, David Zahn in 1990 and Mark Zahn in 2005; granddaughter, Angela Zahn; and great grandson Lincoln Zahn.
Funeral services for Carl will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 11:00 am at St. JamesLutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Andrew Zobel will officiate. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will begin on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Mickelson Funeral Service in Shawano from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and continue at the church on Friday from 10:00 am until the time of service.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com
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