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Beth Zabelka Obituary
She considered the "North Woods" of Wisconsin her home and playground, growing up in Presque Isle, Wis., just north of Rhinelander.
She thoroughly enjoyed outdoor activities such as camping, fishing and water sports. She was an avid four-wheeler and snowmobiler and never missed a moment to cheer for her favorite team, the Green Bay Packers.
She spent her adult life as a gymnastics coach to children and young adults in Colorado and Alaska, and was especially fond of sharing her love for athletics and the great outdoors with special-needs children.
She is survived by her husband of nine years, Victor J.; her parents,; two sisters and one brother; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Victory Rock Fellowship, 20503 Telegraph St., Marengo, officiated by her father-in-law, the Rev. Victor M. Zabelka.
The reception after the service will be private at a location to be announced. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be sent to Victory Rock Fellowship to help pay for Beth's medical expenses.
Contact [email protected] for further information.
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Memories and Condolences
for Beth Zabelka
Shannon Evarts
February 6, 2012
Thanks for all the times we coached together and being a wonderful coach to my kids. You will be missed!
February 5, 2012
We will miss our "Coach Beth" ... She had a huge impact on our girls gymnastics. Always firm and fair. We'll always remember the huge hugs and encouragement shown when the girls tried their best and helping give them the confidence to get back up if they fell down.
Thank you Beth.
Our condolences to her family. The Howard family
Sandra Kinnaman
February 4, 2012
Thoughts and prayers for Beth's family and loved ones. Beth was one of my biggest competitors in gymnastics as we went to different grade schools, but Beth was a dear friend in high school and I will always hold close the memories we made together. Will also always remember that sweet smile of hers and how she always had a way of making people feel comfortable around her.
Kit Filbey Schaffer
February 4, 2012
Oh, sweet, Beth. I can still see you as the beautiful child that you were, always with a smile on your face. Thank you for the joy you brought into my life.
sherri gregorich
February 3, 2012
Sympathys to the family & friends of Beth. She was a classmate of mine, sadly missed but never forgotten.
1987 Junior Yr Lakeland HS
Nikki Kassien (Miller)
February 3, 2012
To my dear childhood friend Beth. You will always have a special place in my heart, a place where young wild girls tumble without fear, flip without spotters, and balance without nets~ I will never forget your smile, your laughter or your friendship. Growing up is hard, we shared many tears too. Today, tears, so many tears. But my memories will always have a smile, a laugh and a great thought of you. LOVE YOU! Nik-er-bocker
January 31, 2012
Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are with you. The Keith Hopper Family.
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