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2016
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Sawyer Zeinert Obituary
Sawyer Jon Emil Zeinert, age 20, passed away Saturday, March 12th 2016. He was born September 22, 1995 to David Zeinert and Jean Pietrowski (Kloehn). He has an older sister, Bailey Zeinert, and his beloved companion pet dog, Gus.
He was raised in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 2014. Sawyer was very outgoing, inclusive and active in many things. While in High School Sawyer was Captain of the Ice Hawks hockey team, played baseball, football, and was on the trap shoot team. Outside of school he was involved in other activities such as softball, skiing, and hunting. Besides his athletic abilities Sawyer was compassionate about others. He volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club, was very involved with the youth group at First English Lutheran Church and gave many hours of his time to the mission trips.
Sawyer is survived by his mother, Jean Pietrowski (Chad Pietrowski); father, David Zeinert (Janet Ross); and sister Bailey Zeinert (Terry Coe Jr); Grandparents, James and Donna Kloehn, Don Zeinert (Dorothy Bain), James and Sharon Pietrowski; Aunts and Uncles, John and Lori Kloehn, Kevin and Jody Koplitz, John and Janet Kunde, Jeff and Rita Zeinert, Jeff and Lyn Mattioli; First Cousins, Dayna (Andrew) Brehmer, Kamron (Amber) Koplitz, Samantha (Adam) Demler, Connor Koplitz, Quint Koplitz, Mackenzie Kloehn (Ben Cleaver), Jenni Kunde (Nate), Justin Kunde, Jackynn Kunde, Ryker Mattioli, Aiden Mattioli; Second Cousins, Rachel and Reese Brehmer and Kennedy Koplitz. He was preceded in death by his Grandmother MaryAnn Zeinert, and Cousins Noah Zeinert and Joshua Kunde. Sawyer impacted everyone around him through his free style rapping, contagious laugh and out of the box ideas. He will be missed by many friends and extended family.
Memorial services for Sawyer will be Saturday march 19, 2016 at 1:00pm in the First English Lutheran Church, 1013 Minnesota St. Oshkosh WI 54902, the Rev. Tim Greenwood officiating. Family and friends may call at the Church, Saturday from 10:00am until the time of services. In lieu of flowers a Memorial has been established.
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Aunt Janet
September 22, 2022
Happy 27th Birthday in Heaven Sawyer
Aunt Janet
March 12, 2022
Sawyer - you are missed and thought of every day.
Till we meet again, Love you xo
Janet Kunde
September 22, 2021
Thinking of you Sawyer...miss you and Joshua and Noah dearly! Till we meet again. Love you ALL
The Cousins
Janet Kunde
March 12, 2021
Thinking of you dearly Sawyer Jon. Miss you every day, until we meet!
Love you!
Aunt Janet
September 22, 2020
Happy 25th Birthday Sawyer!!
Till we meet again, you are loved and missed dearly!
Aunt Janet
March 12, 2018
Sawyer - you are missed more and more! We think of you all the time and just wish there would be yet one more hug! Until we meet again, Sending lots of love to you!
Janet Kunde
October 5, 2017
Sawyer, can you wish Joshua a happy 17th birthday for me. Gosh, I wish you 3 boys were still here with us all. How time flies, just like you boys/cousins, gone with your angel wings. Noah, Sawyer and Joshua, you are all loved and missed dearly!!!! All of your parents have such heavy hearts thinking of you each and every day! Until we meet again, you are all loved and missed daily!
Janet Kunde
September 22, 2017
Happy Golden birthday, Sawyer Jon!!! You are loved and missed so very much!!! You are thought of almost every single day, along with your cousin's Noah and Joshua! I miss all of you boys so much! Until we meet again, I love you dearly!
Aunt Janet
March 12, 2017
Sawyer, 1 year has gone by and I miss you so much! Wish you were here!!! Love you so much!! Aunt Janet
October 5, 2016
Sawyer - wish my little boy a Happy 16th Birthday" please! I'm sure Grandma will bake a wonderful cake and Josh, Noah, Grandma and you can enjoy it! I'm sure Aunt Audrey will have the most beautiful voice singing along!
Love you all! Janet
Aunt Janet Kunde
September 22, 2016
Happy 21st Birthday Sawyer Jon!!! I miss you so very much and wonder what are you 3 boys all doing with Grandma!!! Until we meet again, you are missed and loved so very much! You had a very special place in my heart. I will always remember the memories you created with me. I love you dearly!
Bill and Linda Tedlie
March 25, 2016
Dear Dave,
Bill and I are in Florida and just learned about Sawyer's death from my sister. Our hearts are breaking for you and your family. Can't imagine your pain and wish you all the peace and love that the angels can provide.
Janis Adamski
March 21, 2016
My name is Janis Adamski. I am an aunt to Matt Denure. Sawyer is his Best Friend. Its diffilcult to see such a young man lose his life. I was crying when my sister Lori Denure texted a message about Saywer.Our thoughts are not the Lords thoughts. Its always in the Lords timing. I lost a brother at thee age of 20. I will pray for the whole family. God loves you all! Matt Denure's Aunt Janis A.
Jeff & Joanie Beem
March 20, 2016
Jean our prayers are with you! Shocked and saddened to hear about Sawyer. He was one amazingly, awesome young man. He will be greatly missed.
Scott Chellow
March 20, 2016
David we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Chellow family
Susan Kopplin
March 19, 2016
Jean and family, so sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Kopplin and family
March 19, 2016
Chad, Jean and family-
We are so sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Ken and Lila Chapman
March 18, 2016
Jean and Chad,
We are so sorry for your loss and you have been on our hearts every since we heard the news. We will continue to pray for you both and your family.
Stay Strong,
Mike and Kelley Lamb (Texans from the HERD
Karen Thon
March 18, 2016
Jim, Donna, Jean, Jody, John
I am so sorry for your loss. May your faith in the Lord help ease the pain of losing your son, grandson and nephew. My prayers are with your whole family. Hugs, Karen Thon
Judy Case
March 17, 2016
So very sorry for your loss my heart and prayers go out to you on this forever journey. I just lost my 21 yr old son on Feb 5th my heart goes out to you and your family.
March 17, 2016
David, Jean and Bailey,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Sawyer played travel baseball with Joseph in Oshkosh under Coach Wolf. Our deepest sympathy.
Kevin, Joanne, and Joseph Hietpas
March 17, 2016
Dear David and Janet,
I am so sorry for your loss and am praying for you and your family.
Vicky Rutherford, WA
March 17, 2016
Dear Chad, Jean and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Larry and Jo Weigandt
Janet kunde
March 16, 2016
Dave Jean & Bailey
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sawyer was a great nephew, who always had a huge hug and a cheerful "hi Aunt Janet". I am going to miss him dearly.
"When Someone you Love becomes a Memory, that Memory becomes a Treasure"
Sue Krause-Sasse
March 16, 2016
My heart goes out to your family, I didn't know Sawyer but heard a lot about him through Zach Walker-my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult and trying time.
Laura Berkebill
March 16, 2016
Our hearts are heavy when one so young leaves us so soon. You are in our prayers....
Peter & Julie Steinert
March 16, 2016
Jean & family, there are no words to express our sympathies to you, your daughter & husband, your mom & dad, Jody, John and all your family. We are truly sorry to read about Sawyer's passing. May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace. May you know you will see him again. All our love & friendship.
Pamela Bettin
March 16, 2016
Our prayers to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
March 16, 2016
Sawyer, you will always be remembered for the smiles you brought to others. Such a positive and outgoing individual who put the needs of others before himself. You will be missed dearly. Rest in peace.
March 16, 2016
Our prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Matt & Linda Wirth
April Fuller
March 16, 2016
There are no words. Why did he have to leave us so soon? We will never know. God surely takes the best, that's all I know. May God give you all peace and strength, and just know Sawyer is now watching from heaven and is each and every one of your guardian angels. Love you Chad, Jean, Ziggy, Jody and Bailey.
rhonda sasman
March 16, 2016
My deepest sympathies to your family.
Dawn Moore
March 16, 2016
Did not know sawyer personally but know many that did and wish I did meet him. As a parent of two 20+ year olds, my heart aches for family and friends of this beautiful, kind soul. May God hold your family and friends extra tight through this unimaginable time. So sorry for your loss. The Moore's, oshkosh.
Jill Reichenberger
March 15, 2016
Jean and Jody, So sad and sorry to hear of this news. Thinking and praying for comfort to you both. My sympathy to you.
March 15, 2016
I will always remember his smile. The few years he played for me were awesome. He was a great kid and loved getting to know him . He will be missed greatly. Our family sends prayers and hugs to everyone. Larry Hammerseng
Kelly Reiter Warpinski
March 15, 2016
We are so sad and in disbelief . Please know we are thinking of you Jeanie and the rest of the family at this difficult time. May Love, strength and God carry you.
March 15, 2016
May God's loving arms wrap you in comfort and may you find joy in your memories. Our deepest sympathies...The Matz family
McCain Family
March 15, 2016
Very sorry for your loss, prayers and healing thoughts for you and your family at this very sad and difficult time.
Michael Nelson
March 15, 2016
We will miss you Sawyer. You lit up the room when you walked in and could make anybody smile. Rest in Peace.
Jerri Schmidt
March 15, 2016
I watched Sawyer grow up at church, He was a very special young man, a shy and quiet guy. A person that you want to be around and know. He will be missed by many even his church friends. Be with God Sawyer. Jean and family may you feel God's Love and Strength around you as you grieve this great loss. My love and prayers go out to you all.
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