Obituary of Fern Zehrung

Fern Lucille (Snyder) Zehrung, 89, of Niles, passed away September 6, 2007 at Silverbrook Manor of Niles. Fern was born June 21, 1918 to the late Clyde and Dessie (Kauffman) Snyder in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. On July 30, 1937 at a ceremony in Mishawaka, Indiana Fern and Chester became husband and wife. The couple was married for 46 years when Chester passed away in 1983. Fern was a member of the Coulter's Chapel Church of God for many years and also the M.A.R.S.P (Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel). A homemaker most of her life she enjoyed needlework, braiding rugs and spending time with her family. One of her greatest gifts to share was her ability to play the piano. She played for many local churches including Coulter's Chapel Church of God and Edwardsburg Church of God as well as various nursing homes. . Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband a brother Leonard Snyder and sister Blanche Markle. Surviving Fern is her son David (Julie) Zehrung of Niles, MI, her three daughters; Judith (William) McPhail of Elkhart, Sharon Evans of Niles and Nancy Ann Zehrung of Niles, six grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren. In keeping with Fern's wishes a private graveside will be held at Coulter Chapel Cemetery.