Virginia Jean Zarzycki
February 09, 1917 - October 02, 2018
Obituary
MILWAUKEE-Virginia Jean Zarzycki, age 101, of Milwaukee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. She was born on Feb. 9, 1917, in Antigo, the daughter of Louis and Mame (Shoepke) Weix. Virginia was married to Chester Zarzycki for 45 years. She worked as an RN. Virginia loved to go to the family cabin on Bass Lake. She enjoyed fishing and golfing and the simple things in life. Virginia cherished her independence and her friends and although legally blind, lived in her home until she was over 100 years old. She had a wicked sense of humor and a heart of gold. She loved being with family and friends and especially cherished the time she spent taking care of her grandchildren. Virginia is survived by her daughter, Jan (Steve) Gunderson; two sons, David (Paula Fleitell) Zarzycki and Mark (Mary Vogt) Zarzycki; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Gerald (Mary) Weix; and sister, June Below. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Chester; and sister, Dorothy. Funeral services will be held at ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5571 S. Marilyn St., Milwaukee, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Burial will follow at Adalbert Cemetery in Milwaukee. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
608-835-3515
Events
Visitation
Sat Oct 6, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church • 5571 S Marilyn St., Milwaukee, WI 53221
Service
Sat Oct 6, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church • 5571 S Marilyn St., Milwaukee, WI 53221
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Andrew Alles
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My sadness is as deep as the Grand Canyon. A lady with as big of character as the Empire State Building . A positive attitude brighter than any source of light. I can see her sitting at a card table with Uncle Chet, Uncle Max, and others playing Cribbage, Sheepshead, or Bridge. She is missed. Heaven has received another great Angel.
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Jan gunderson
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She was the most amazing mother! Love you
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Nancy Alles
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Jim and Nancy Alles
A kind and thoughtful soul and an inspiration to all who knew her. We were so blessed to have had her in our life.
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Cindy Mosiman
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How very fortunate our family was to share so many Thanksgivings and Christmases with Jean. She was a special part of those holidays with her wit, stories and the warmth she conveyed.
My sons will miss dear "Grandma Jean" and I will forever think of her as one of life's treasures.
Cindy, Dean, Matt & Sam
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Lynn Bulanek
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What an amazing person. Her positive attitude inspired me. When I look for people I try to be more like she is on the top of my list. Aunt jean I hope you win that next poker game with Chet and Max in heaven.
-Lynn Bulanek
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Otto Jaehnert
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We are proud to say that our friendship with Jean goes back more than 70 years to when we were walking our babies in strollers on South 7th Street in Milwaukee. From those early days through our frequent visits to see her in recent years in her home on Parnell Street, to our final visit to see her in Madison in June of this year, we always looked forward to sharing her cheer, her charm and her spirit. She will be deeply missed. Otto and Inez Jaehnert