1932
Val
2014
Val Zahn
March 18, 1932 — September 29, 2014
After a courageous battle with cancer, Val “Wally” Zahn, age 82 of Alexandria passed away on September 29, 2014. Val was born and raised on the family farm near Hague, North Dakota. He was the youngest of 16 children born to Magdelina and Joseph Zahn.
As a young adult, Val Moved to Minneapolis to join his sisters in “the big city”. He then served in the Army during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Minneapolis.
Val worked at Honeywell until he retired at the age of 55. A memorable achievement in his career was his work on aerospace projects for the first space shuttle, the Enterprise. After retirement he moved from Minneapolis to Lake Miltona, eventually settling in Alexandria, MN.
Val enjoyed visiting with friends, cribbage, fishing, bowling, and golf. He would proudly boast of the time he made a hole in one at the lake Miltona Golf Club.
He is survived by his son, John Zahn, John’s wife, Laurie and their daughter, Ashley Zahn; his daughter, Joanne Otto, her husband, Dave and their children, Katherine Otto and Joshua Otto; his stepdaughters, Cheryl Vinson, Diane Peterson, and Susan Polzin; his sisters, Clara Zahn, “Tilly” Silbernagel and Barbara Welder; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria. Visitation will precede the mass from 9:00 to 10:00.
Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral home
Val will be fondly remembered for his flirting, sense of humor and teasing. He will be greatly missed.
As a young adult, Val Moved to Minneapolis to join his sisters in “the big city”. He then served in the Army during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Minneapolis.
Val worked at Honeywell until he retired at the age of 55. A memorable achievement in his career was his work on aerospace projects for the first space shuttle, the Enterprise. After retirement he moved from Minneapolis to Lake Miltona, eventually settling in Alexandria, MN.
Val enjoyed visiting with friends, cribbage, fishing, bowling, and golf. He would proudly boast of the time he made a hole in one at the lake Miltona Golf Club.
He is survived by his son, John Zahn, John’s wife, Laurie and their daughter, Ashley Zahn; his daughter, Joanne Otto, her husband, Dave and their children, Katherine Otto and Joshua Otto; his stepdaughters, Cheryl Vinson, Diane Peterson, and Susan Polzin; his sisters, Clara Zahn, “Tilly” Silbernagel and Barbara Welder; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria. Visitation will precede the mass from 9:00 to 10:00.
Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral home
Val will be fondly remembered for his flirting, sense of humor and teasing. He will be greatly missed.
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