Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint Township, Michigan
1931 - 2018 (Age 86)
STEIN, Zane H. – Of Flint Township, former Superintendent of Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, age 86, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018, after over 20 years with Parkinson’s related disease.
Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Inurnment of cremains will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Michael J. Fox for Parkinson’s research or the Zane H. Stein Scholarship Fund.
Zane was born on October 30, 1931, to Ed and Inez Stein in St. Paul Minnesota. He was raised in Minnesota, graduated in 1950 from St. Cloud Tech High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force for four years.
Following his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, Zane began the path to his career in public education. He completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at St. Cloud State University and did his Doctoral studies at the University of Michigan.
His first teaching position was in Monroe, Michigan, where he later became Director of Vocational Education in 1966.
The family moved north to Petoskey, where Zane was Director of Vocational Education for the Charlevoix-Emmet ISD. Zane came to Carman-Ainsworth in 1969, becoming Superintendent in 1974 through his retirement in 1991.
During his tenure, Zane was active in various civic groups and state educational organizations, becoming President of Michigan Association of School Administrators in 1986.
He will be remembered for his dedication to public education.
Following retirement, Zane worked with Tomlinson-Harburn Architectural Firm as a school design and construction consultant.
In 2000 Zane decided he wanted to be a donor of his brain to the U of M Brain Bank, a research program to determine what causes Parkinson’s and other diseases of the brain. His wishes were fulfilled following his passing.
Zane’s family would like to express profound gratitude to the staff at Caretel Inns of Linden for their loving care and support for the last six years.
In 1952 Zane married Patricia (Pat) Stark in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
They have three children, Janis (David) Kauzlarich, David (Kristine) Stein and Tim (Kelly) Stein;
grandchildren, Karri (Matt) Forrest, Joe (Danielle) Kauzlarich, Brian (Shannon) Kauzlarich, Timothy (Tesla) Stein and Samantha (Alex) Rose;
great-grandchildren, Phillip, Emma, Ekko,Griffin, Harlowe, Tanner, Makayla, Landon and Zane.
Read MoreI still remember you good and lasting friend.rest thee well.Harry Schindele
Harry Schindele
January 22, 2024 | Maple Grove, MN | Friend
Still remember fondly, my childhood friend! Harry S
Harry schindele
January 22, 2023 | Friend
Hi Pat...sorry to hear about Zane. As you know, Zane and I were elementary and senior high school best of friends...we hung out together. I spent a lot of time with Zane and his family. But of course, but when he married you (a wonderful choice) I spent hours with the two of you growing up. Have a good life Pat.....you deserve it! ! Love always......Harry & Shari Schindele
February 23, 2018
Dear Pat and Family,
Please except my sincere condolences and deepest sympathies. When I became superintendent, he was one of my role models. One cared deeply about his students and staff. He was not always politically correct, but he said what he believed. The Genesee County educational community benefited greatly from the contributions of Zane Stein.
Al DuBois
February 10, 2018 | New Lothrop, MI
So very sorry to hear of Mr. Stein's passing. I was Mr. Stein's secretary at Monroe Public Schools when he was Director of Vocational Education. It was a pleasure to serve him in that capacity.
Judy (Lewis) Hileman
February 09, 2018 | Ocala, FL
Dear Pat and family....Please accept our most sincere condolences on Zane's passing! We are sorry to miss the service but please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers! It was an honor to have worked for Zane. He was a great leader!
Dan and Laura Cypher
February 09, 2018 | Fenton, MI
Both of us extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Zane Stein. He was an outstanding superintendent of Carman-Ainsworth for many years. Richard and Arlene Ruhala
Richard Ruhala
February 08, 2018 | Flint Township, MI
Pat, so sorry for your loss. Zane was a super guy. My best wishes for you.
Bob Kinder
February 08, 2018 | Palm Harbor, FL
Pat,
Zane was all ways a standup guy, honest and thought full (especially with his friends)
"Annie" & Bob McDonald........
We enjoyed ALL our good times together
Annie & Bob McDonald
February 07, 2018 | Zanesville, IN
