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Donald Zahn Obituary

Zahn, Donald R., SMSGT Tues., Oct. 2, 2012. Beloved husband of Nancy Zahn (nee Rankin); dear father and father-in-law of Michael (Michelle), Cheryl, Lisa, Mark (Terri) and Matthew (Dawn) Zahn and Susan (Michel) Mueller and Jennifer Shorrock; our dear grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 3, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Mr. Zahn retired from the Air Force after 23 years of service and from Boeing after 21 years. Services: Funeral at the ORTMANN-STIPANOVICH Funeral Home, 12444 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, Mon., Oct. 8 at 9:00 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Parkinson Disease Association or Alzheimer's Association appreciated. Visitation from 3-8 p.m. Sunday.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Oct. 4, 2012.

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Ron & Dot Layton

October 7, 2012

Darlene, Praying for you and the family during this time of griefing. Don will be missed by many. God Bless.

October 6, 2012

Liked having Don as a member of the training team. Bill Newman, USAF SMSGT ret.

Bill Buxton

October 6, 2012

A man with an ever-present smile and a contagious laugh, Don was always a wonderful part of our extended clan. May God now smile on my cousin and all his family.

Bob and Linda Paul

October 6, 2012

Will never forget the trips Don and I made to Notre Dame driving the rental truck with Sugarette props! He will be remembered and missed by all!

Dana Bruegging

October 6, 2012

I knew Don through the eyes of his daughter. She not only loved her Dad, but valued his advice in business and her personal life lessons.He was a good parent. There is no greater compliment.

David Moss

October 5, 2012

I will remember Don as the man who guided me through a challenging time in Ft. Worth. He was a very good man to work for.

Gary Poulsen

October 5, 2012

Don was a good guy with whom I had the pleasure of working at McDonnell Douglas/Boeing. I know he will be missed.

Jim Loeffler

October 5, 2012

I will always remember Don for his kindness to me at McDonnell-Douglas (Boeing). Don was a good boss, a good manager, and a great team mate, especially in Texas.

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