Marie Zinser, 92, of Lawrenceville, Indiana, passed Wednesday, June 21, 2017. She leaves her daughters: Pat Koral (Walter) of Cincinnati, OH, Barbara Burns (Mike) of Cincinnati, OH, Carol Gehring (Mike) of Oldenburg, IN, and Cheryl Gehring (Tom) of Oldenburg, IN. There are 9 grandchildren:Jonathan (Deborah) Koral of Green, OH, Elisabeth Koral (Dan) Combest of St. Louis, MO, Robert (Danielle)Burns of Summerville, SC, Brian (Holly) Burns of Mason, OH, Kevin (Leslie) Burns of Cleves, OH, Mark (Kristin) Gehring of Indianapolis, IN, Katie (Travis) Whiteker of Cincinnati, OH, David (Kendra) Gehring of Utica, KY, and Christina Gehring (Shawn) Merritt of Lewisburg, PA and 15 great-grandchildren. She also leaves her sisters: Ruth (Paul) Back of St. Peter’s, Phyllis (the late Bob) Carson of Sunman, and Darlene (the late Jim) Phillips of New Alsace.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Zinser, her parents Ed and Helena Miller, and her siblings Iola Cappel, Julius Miller, Aaron Miller, Sally Thie, Lorraine Buckhave, and Joseph Miller.
Marie cared for her family while working on the farm and at the local country store. She loved working in her garden, quilting and baking. She made many quilts for her family and for St. Paul’s church picnic. Her baking included gifts for family and friends. And each year she helped to bake over 150 loaves of bread for the church picnic. Marie enjoyed helping others and teaching others to do the things she loved.
Visitation is Saturday, June 24, St. Paul Church, New Alsace (All Saints Parish) starting at 9:00. Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday at St. Paul Church at 12:00.