NEW GLARUS, WI - Eva Zweifel, age 102, of New Glarus died on Monday, July 20, 2015 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on January 16, 1913 in the Town of Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Herman and Wilma (Schwartzlow) Ringhand. Eva attended the Babler Country School. On November 3, 1934 she married Clarence Zweifel in Freeport, IL. They farmed side by side in the Town of Primrose until 1952 when they moved to New Glarus. Eva retired from Strickler's Meat Market in 1974. In retirement Eva enjoyed the Sugar River Trail, bowling, fishing, traveling, and playing cards. After Clarence passed away in 1990 Eva enjoyed guiding tours at the Swiss Historical Village. In 2003 Eva was recognized as a 60 year volunteer for the American Red Cross. She had also been a long time member of the Swiss United Church of Christ.
Eva is survived by her grandson Scott and granddaughter-in-law Jenni Neuman of DeForest, WI and their children Sam and Lilly; a granddaughter Michelle and grandson-in-law Randy Naatz of Janesville, WI, and their children Ashley and Zachary; a brother Walter (Berdadine) Ringhand of Monroe, WI; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Eva is preceded in death by her husband Clarence in 1990, and her daughter Kathleen in 1997.
A family funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2015 at the Zentner-Beal Funeral Home in New Glarus with the Rev. William Wineke officiating with burial following in the Swiss Church Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the Zentner-Beal Funeral Home, 29 Sixth Avenue, New Glarus, WI.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Eva's name to the Swiss Historical Village in New Glarus.
An online memorial with guestbook is available at www.bealfuneralhomes.com.
Eva is survived by her grandson Scott and granddaughter-in-law Jenni Neuman of DeForest, WI and their children Sam and Lilly; a granddaughter Michelle and grandson-in-law Randy Naatz of Janesville, WI, and their children Ashley and Zachary; a brother Walter (Berdadine) Ringhand of Monroe, WI; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Eva is preceded in death by her husband Clarence in 1990, and her daughter Kathleen in 1997.
A family funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2015 at the Zentner-Beal Funeral Home in New Glarus with the Rev. William Wineke officiating with burial following in the Swiss Church Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the Zentner-Beal Funeral Home, 29 Sixth Avenue, New Glarus, WI.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Eva's name to the Swiss Historical Village in New Glarus.
An online memorial with guestbook is available at www.bealfuneralhomes.com.