Obituary of Arthur Adolf Zache

Arthur A. Zache Sr., 84, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Lakeland Community Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan. He was born on February 15, 1928 in New Troy, Michigan to the late Adolf and Matilda (Stopple) Zache. On May 14, 1949 Art married Beverly P. Miller at a ceremony in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Art retired after many years as a pattern maker working for both Torrington and Dodge Reliance; he was also a co-owner of A & V Construction with his best friend Verlin Carpenter. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Niles. He was a gifted craftsman and a jack of all trades. Art was always willing and able to help family and friends with any building projects. He started working at a very young age, leaving high school to work on his family farm. He helped organize the Fireman's Youth Park where he coached the Braves for many years. He had a love for cars and motorcycles. Art also knew the value of family and friends. He purchased a cottage in Allegan where the family spent a great amount of their summers that filled their lives with wonderful memories. Art loved the family getting together, especially on Christmas Eve. He was a devoted husband, still caring for his wife, spending time with her everyday. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Gary Zache, brothers; Alto, August, Gustav and Edward Zache sisters; Alvena White, Tillie Pallas and Helen Petznick. Arthur is survived by his wife Beverly, two sons Art Jr. (Judy) Zache and Rick (Debbie) Zache all of Niles, a brother Henry (Lydia) Zache of Benton Harbor, a daughter-in-law Chris Zache (Freelen) Gowen of Niles, eleven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in Arthur's memory to the Berrien County Cancer Center or to West Woods of Niles Nursing Home.