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Alan Zingelman Obituary

83 yrs, passed away Nov. 5, 2014, peacefully at home in Mather with his beloved wife of 56 years, Nancy, at his side. Born Feb. 9, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, the only son of Harold and Margaret Zingelman. He is survived by sisters, Jean Weimer, Ruth Hall, and was preceded in death by sister Doris Beck Mayer. A Korean War veteran, Marquette University graduate, lifelong Green Bay Packer fan, and a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He will be deeply missed by many, especially wife Nancy (nee Brinkmann), three children, Anne Novotny (Mark), Tom Zingelman (Blanca), and Alane Saphner (Dave), and six grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be held on Friday, Nov. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Vianney,10497 Coloma Rd. in Rancho Cordova. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, make a donation to your local Veterans organization.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Nov. 11, 2014.

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