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MANSFIELD: Werner Wilhelm Zahn, 85, of Mansfield, Ohio 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, Ohio 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
Bricklayers Union, Local #40, Ashland, Ohio and began his career working for his
uncle's company, Ludwig Zahn Construction for many years in Mansfield, OH.
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, Ohio; 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, OH; 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.
Online guest registry at
www.wappner.com
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