
Ellen Ann Zwettler
November 30, 1948 - August 12, 2021
Obituary
MOUNT HOREB - Ellen Ann Zwettler, age 72, of Mount Horeb, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, at Ingleside Manor. She was born on Nov. 30, 1948, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Roman and Loretta (Brunner) Zwettler.
Ellen graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1966. She worked in customer service for Mount Horeb Co-op and then moved on to be a teller at the State Bank of Cross Plains.
Ellen enjoyed family gatherings, dancing (especially polka), baking, puzzles, Badgers, Packers, and Brewers. She loved to entertain and host card parties, especially around the holidays. She took on the role of family caretaker at an early age following the death of their mother. She was a good listener and a friend to all she met.
Ellen is survived by three brothers, Paul Zwettler, Gary (Connie Jo) Zwettler and Michael (Sally) Zwettler; four sisters, Mary Jane Topper, Constance Zwettler, Kathleen (John Erb) Zwettler and Ann (Garry Garfoot) Zwettler; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roman and Loretta Zwettler; sister-in-law, Eileen Zwettler; brother-in-law, Larry Topper; friend, Peter Nyhus, Elaine Reilly and numerous aunts and uncles.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, with Father Scott Jablonski presiding. Burial will be held at St. James Catholic Cemetery, Vermont Township. Visitation will be held at the church from 8:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the St. James Cemetery Fund, St. Francis Xavier Church, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com .
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Events
Visitation
Sat Aug 21, 2021 @ 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church • 2947 Thinnes St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Funeral Service
Sat Aug 21, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Francis Catholic Church • -, -, WI
Luncheon After Service
Sat Aug 21, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church • 2947 Thinnes St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Graveside Service
Sat Aug 21, 2021 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
St. James Catholic Cemetery, Vermont Township • 3674 Hwy. F, Blue Mounds, WI 53517
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Memories
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Sue Davidson
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Anne and Connie I am very sorry for the loss of your sister, Ellen. May her beautiful and precious soul rest in peace.
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Maty Stamm
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Ellen was always friendly and caring to everyone she met. My sympathy to her family.
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Rosemary Zimmerman
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Sorry to hear of her passing. She was such a wonderful person. Not being able to visit with her during the pandemic was so sad.
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Janis Hiltbrand
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My sympathy to all the Zwettler family Ellen was a dearest friend to everyone we had so much fun from dancing, baking playing ball, playing card games and of course shopping to Monroe. Ellen is at Peace and with loved ones. We will miss her dearly and never forget her. Peace Jim and Janis Hiltbrand
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Ann and Phil Dettwiler
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What a wonderful woman she was! God bless her memory for each family member who received her unconditional love. Ann and Phil Dettwiler
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Char Smith
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My heart is so sad to learn of Ellen's passing. She was a very dear friend, and classmate. Prayers for family and friends. May treasured memories of Ellen, bring you peace and comfort. She will be dearly missed. Char Smith