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Ellen D. Zahren Ellen D. Zahren was born on February 27, 1926, daughter of Glenn and Leona (Schwarzenbach) Dieterich at Lake Park, Iowa. She graduated from Lake Park High School in 1943, continuing her education at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa and receiving her teaching degree. On March 29, 1947 she was united in marriage to Cecil William Zahren in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Four daughters and two sons were born to this union. Ellen took pride in teaching for the Harris-Lake Park Community School District and after retirement she spent several years substituting for the Sioux Valley-Round Lake-Brewster School System. Ellen left a mark on many students as one great teacher. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Lake Park and was a member of the Federated Women’s Club. Family was a very important part of her life taking priority over leisure activities. She was the best wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend you could ever ask for. She enjoyed cleaning, cooking and gardening. Ellen was a God fearing individual whose strength was remarkable. She will be missed by many. Ellen died on Wednesday, May 24th, 2007 at the McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Cecil of Lake Park; daughters Cecily Barnett, Maxine Anderson, Kathy Malone and Lori Eggers; son, Scott Zahren; daughter-in-law, Deb Koupal Zahren; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren: two sisters, Evelyn Rusch and Jane Untiedt; cousins; nieces and nephews; and many friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, a son Gilbert Zahren; grandchild, Amy Petersen; and two nephews, Keith Rusch and Tom Untiedt. IN MEMORY SERVICE CLERGYMAN MUSIC
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