Audrey Zahrt

Audrey E. Zahrt, 89, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2014, at her home. She was born July 3, 1925, to the late Arnold and Hazel (Kaufman) Hafeman. On June 18, 1955, she was united in marriage to Milton Zahrt at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. Audrey worked at Wausau Insurance for many years.

After retirement, as a member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, she volunteered her time distributing food for the needy through the food pantry, and enjoyed participating in the 55+ group with Milton.

Audrey enjoyed traveling including a trip to Hawaii. She also enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her family, including sons, Allan Zahrt of Wausau and Wayne (Linda) Zahrt of DePere, WI; three grandchildren, Jacquie (Mike) Sprang, Jami Zahrt, and Layna Zahrt; three step-grandchildren, Amber (Craig) Gumm, and Kara and Shana Chamberlain; great-grandchildren, Logan and Brycen Sprang, and Levi Gumm; and brother, Bud (Ruthann) Hafeman of Wausau.

Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Milton; parents, Arnold and Hazel; and sister, Shirley Zahn.

A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at Zion Lutheran Church, 709 Sixth St., Wausau, with Rev. Ted Gulhaugen officiating. Family and friends may call beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau.

You may sign the family guestbook at www.helke.com.

The family would like to thank her caregivers: Linda, Marlene, Joe, Leila, Etta, Gloria, Darlene, Duke, and Darla for all the kind care she received. We would also like to thank Lorraine for watching over her and her companionship with Audrey.