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Carl Zehr Obituary

ZEHR-Carl R. Departed this life in Sarasota, FL, to be with his Lord, on November 7, 2007, at the age of 76. Born to John Zehr and Susanne Gascho in Alden, NY, Carl spent his career in Newfane, NY. Mr. Zehr was the founder of Zehr's Farm Market and was a prominent fruit grower, nurseryman and businessman. Carl is survived by his wife, Yvonne; son, Richard of Sarasota, FL and daughter, Carla Grovatt of New Jersey; sisters, Violet Jantzi, Medina, NY, Dorothy Rohrer of Ohio, Fern Coblintz, Sarasota, FL; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; predeceased by daughter, Lynn Ann Kremer. Celebration of Carl's life will be held in Sarasota, FL on November 17, 2007. Memorials to Tide Well Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 would be appreciated by the family.

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Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 15, 2007.

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George W. Bordner

March 24, 2022

Carl and I and sisters, Dorothy and Janet (passed away last year), walked the proverbial mile to school every day. A one room school house in Crittenden, Town of Alden, Erie Co., NY. I think we attended first to third grades together but not sure after that because my family moved "up town" across the street from the school in 1940 and Zehrs moved from a large farm two properties south of my grandfather's farm (where my uncle Earl Nehrbosses family and my mother (nee Nehrboss) Bordners family lived to Newfane in 19xx. Carl and I played on their chicken, etc. farm and attended his brother's softball games Never saw Carl since they moved. Maybe my quasi-girl friend Dorothy will email me.

Ernest Wood

December 5, 2007

We were sorry to hear that Carl had passed. We considered him and his family our good friends. We are sure that he will be greatly missed by all.

Nancy Drake & Suzy

November 15, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Susan Callahan

November 14, 2007

We send our sincerest sympathy to you and know you were the best caregiver to Carl. He is now at peace in a beautiful apple orchard doing what he loves.

Susan, Ron, and Dr. Liz

Cherie Myers

November 14, 2007

Carla and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. It has always been apparent, Carla, by the way you spoke of your father that he was highly loved and a very special man.

Paul and Betty Carter

November 13, 2007

Dear Yvonne, we rejoice that Carl's suffering is now finished, and he is with the Lord. Scripture tells us this is very much better than being here. Your sorrow in separation is tempered with the assurance of reuniting with him in glory.
Love in Christ.

Ray Culverwell

November 12, 2007

Yvonne, so sorry to hear about Carl. We always shared snowmobile stories especially about your great trip to Old Forge, NY. I miss seeing you and Carl around Wilson, NY. Best of memories to you. Ray Culverwell

Ernest and Ernestine Wood

November 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

James Comfort

November 12, 2007

Dear Yvonne, Sorry to hear of your loss. Carl was was a great person. I know he will be sadly missed.
Jim Comfort Englewood Fl

Barbara Raczkiewicz

November 11, 2007

Dear Yvonne:
Gary and I are very sorry to hear about your loss our thoughts and best wishes are with you during this time.

John and Joan Buhyoff

November 11, 2007

Dear Yvonne,

Our thouths and prayers are with you and family. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

JOHN EBERHART

November 11, 2007

My sympathies to Yvonne and family. Carl was a great man to work for, understanding and patient. I have fond childhood memories of working on the farm.

Wayen and Sara Fricke

November 11, 2007

Our prayers to you all. Carl was such a gentle soul, we know you will miss him. May God comfort you and grant you many great memories of your life with him.

Karen Sterling

November 10, 2007

Our prayers are with your family.
The DeVoogel Family
formally from Newfane,now residing in Orlando.Fl

Lyn Stickley

November 9, 2007

Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. Love, Merle, Marcia and Lyn

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