Zachary Messinger

Zachary Adam “Zach” Messinger passed away September 23, 2012 at the age of 21. Zach was born April 30, 1991 to Lance F. and Cheryl A. (Boetger) Messinger in Longmont, Colorado. Zach grew up in Longmont attending Central Elementary, Westview Middle, and Longmont High Schools where he graduated in 2009. While attending Longmont High, Zach played on the varsity soccer team. He also played club soccer. Zach attended Montana State University for two years before beginning his pursuit of a career in welding at the Lincoln School of Technology. He also worked part time for his father at Downhole Tool Service. Zach always enjoyed his annual family trips to Lake Powell, powerboating with his dad, wakeboarding, snowboarding, and skateboarding. Zach loved spending time with his fiancée Sreya, and his dogs, King and Bernie. Zach had an enormous heart and was a wonderful son, loving brother, and caring friend to all those fortunate to have known him. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Gloria Messinger. Zach is survived by his parents Lance and Cheryl Messinger of Longmont, CO; his sisters Lindsey Messinger of Lincoln, NE and Mandi Messinger of Philadelphia, PA; his fiancée Sreya Mehreen; his grandparents Roger Messinger of McCook, NE and Lowell and Mary Boetger of Omaha, NE; his uncles Dr. Bruce Messinger of Boulder, CO, Craig Messinger of McCook, NE, Roger Boetger of Omaha, NE, and Tim Boetger of Omaha, NE; and his cousins Sarah, Tim, Marie, Alex, Samantha, and Benjamin. Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 11:00 am at Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Niwot, CO. Interment at Ryssby Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Longmont Humane Society. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.