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Eleanor Zehnder Obituary

ZEHNDER, ELEANOR RUNYON, 80, of Fern Creek, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Baptist Hospital East from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. She was a retired schoolteacher, having taught at Seneca High School for five years and Fern Creek High School for 10 years. She was a graduate of the original Jeffersontown High School and Georgetown (KY) College, a former member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and Beulah Presbyterian Church, a charter member of Buechel United Methodist Church and a member of Meadowview Heights Woman's Club and Fern Creek United Methodist Church. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, John F. and Rowena Runyon; and brother, Charles A. Runyon. She is survived by her loving husband of more than 60 years, Calvin T. Zehnder; daughter, Cheryl Anne Callis (Bill); sons, Calvin T. "Skip" Zehnder II (Karen), and Mark K. (Kathie) Zehnder; grandchildren, Damon P. Callis, Jennifer L. Volz (Corey), Ashley M. Zehnder, DVM, Lauren N. Zehnder and Andrew P. Zehnder; and great- grandchildren, Matthew P. Callis, Trent J. Callis, Katherine Eleanor Volz and Gabrielle Elise Volz. Her funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Rd. Entombment will be private. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday and after noon Saturday. Memorial gifts: Fern Creek United Methodist Church, WHAS Crusade for Children, or the Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by Courier-Journal on May 4, 2007.

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Jami Whitaker Frank

January 18, 2020

Mrs. Zehnder was my all time favorite teacher. She taught we me in 8th grade at Fern Creek High School in the 70s. I am 58 years old now. My own mother lived out of state and Mrs. Zehnder took me under her wing and took a personal interest in me. She took me to plays at school, out to dinner, to movies and to the mall. I even sat with her mother sometimes. I have thought of her often. She had a great influence on my life. Such a wonderful lady! I wish I could have seen her again to let her know how much I appreciated everything she did for me.

Rob Philpott

May 7, 2007

Dear Cal and the rest of the family,

We want to let you know that you've been in our thoughts. Eleanor was such a kind and loving person that touched so many lives. We wish we could be there in person to lend support and comfort. You have such a terrific family and we hope you know how important you all are to all of the Philpott family.

In sympathy and best wishes...

Missy Ubelhart Farley

May 7, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about the death of your Mom. My Mom died in Jan 2006, not many original people left in the old neighborhood. May God give you comfort in your time of need.

Frank & Connie Zehnder

May 4, 2007

Dear Cal and Family,
Wish we could be with you at this difficult time.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers always, and especially now.
May God surround you with consolation and peace as you share treasured memories of Eleanor. With our love and deepest sympathy...

James (Jamie) Lawrence

May 4, 2007

Mom "Z"

You will be missed...

I will always remember your true love and energy you had for the teaching profession. I was lucky enough to have you as a teacher and as a friend... My life has been fuller because of you and for that I thank you. You have been blessed to have been surrounded by a loving family and Husband (Dad "Z")and I too have been lucky enough to know them as well...

May you Rest in Peace in Gods loving arms, and I look forward to the day that you and I meet again...

Love Always, Jamie Lawrence (Class of 1980 - Fern Creek High School)

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