Pamela Zahn

Pamela A Zahn, age 57, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Hospice House after a 3 year battle with brain cancer

Pam was born in the City of Berlin on August 16, 1964 to David and Patricia (O’Kon) Spangler.  She graduated from DC Everest High School in 1982 and went on to get her associate's degree at NTC. She would later work as a loan officer for Ag Country.   On October 2, 1992, she married the love of her life, Steven Zahn at St. John’s Lutheran Church in the Town of Maine.  Together Pam and Steve had two sons, Justin and Alex. Pam adored her sons and was very active in their lives, wearing the title of Hockey Mom proudly.  She served on the board for the Wausau Area Hockey Association.    In addition, she was a member of the chamber of commerce, PPA and served on the dairy board.  Pam also enjoyed vacationing in Florida with her family. The farm where she and Steve lived was her happy place, where she was known for having a perfectly mowed lawn.  She also had a gift in her art; creating and teaching pottery.  Her work was beautiful and enjoyed by her friends and family.  Pam especially loved sharing her creations as gifts for no reason to many.

She is survived by her husband Steve Zahn; sons Justin and Alex Zahn; parents David and Patricia Spangler; siblings Sheri (Kevin) Laporte, Jan Spangler, Fritz (Craig) Johnson, Amy Spangler, Blaine (Brittany) Spangler and Craig (Katie) Spangler; father and mother-in-law Charlie and Joanne Zahn; sister-in-aw Deb (Todd) Maley;  and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5304 44th Ave., Wausau.  The Rev. Dan Sire will officiate.  Immediately following the service, the family would like everyone to join them at Willow Springs for lunch and a social hour.  Visitation will take place at church from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 and again from 9:00 am until the time of service at the church on Wednesday.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at Aspirus Hospice and Hospice House, especially Kathy, Flora and Jen