Alan J. Zachman

Alan James Zachman of Green Valley, AZ entered into eternal life on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. "Al" was born on July 7, 1951, in South Bend, Indiana, the oldest child of Harvey and June Zachman of St. Cloud, MN area. The family soon relocated back to Minnesota and settled in Minneapolis. Six other siblings were to follow: Gail, Gary, Daniel, Fred, Betsy, and Mary. Al attended Elementary school at St. Phillips Catholic School in Minneapolis, and he graduated from North High School in 1969. In 1967, he met "Jeannie," the love of his life, and they wed in 1970 shortly after Alan enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. The Air Force took Al and Jeannie to Omaha, Nebraska, where their son, Eric Jon Zachman was born in 1971. Alan graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BSBA in Accounting with high distinction in 1977. Searching for a Master's program in Taxation, he moved his family to Denver, Colorado. While working full time, he earned his Masters in Taxation from the University of Denver in 1983. Alan was employed by Arthur Andersen & Co., and he also worked in the tax departments of Adolph Coors and Vicorp Restaurants. Then, Al decided to open his own tax practice in downtown Denver. From 1987 to 1997, Al and Jeannie welcomed eight Foreign Exchange Students into their home: three from Spain, and five from France. This led to several trips to Europe to attend weddings and enabled them to forge lasting relationships with the families. By 1998, the sunny, dry climate of Southern Arizona began calling Al and Jeannie away from the cold Colorado winters. Both Al and Jeannie studied to become Arizona Realtors in their new location of Green Valley with Alan's aunt, Joanne Johnson, being instrumental in encouraging them to relocate to this unique part of the country. Al is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Daniel and Frederick; stepmother, Merlaine Johnson; aunt, Joanne Johnson; and cousin, Christopher Johnson. Al is survived by Jeannie, his beloved wife of over 50 years; son, Eric, along with his wife, Georgia, and their children, Gracia, Nate, Will and Layla, all of Minneapolis; sisters, Gail Zachman (Mechanicsville, VA), Betsy Zachman (Augusta, GA), and Mary Sabre (Edina, MN); stepsister, Pam Neiting (Bloomington, MN); brother, Gary Zachman (Aurora, CO); stepbrother, Mike Skog (Inver Grove Heights, MN); cousin, Craig Johnson (Green Valley); and many wonderful nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Kathy and Cary Tutelman (Edina, MN), Mary and Jim Kandels (Two Harbors, MN), Tom and Denise Ramisch (White Bear Lake, MN); James Ramisch (St. Paul, MN); Peg Simons (White Bear Lk, MN); and Christine and Dave Holm (St. Paul, MN). A memorial gathering for Alan will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 2-4PM at: Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, 5000 W 50th Street, Edina, MN 55436.

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Alan J. Zachman

July 7, 1951 - June 29, 2021

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Alan J. Zachman

July 7, 1951 - June 29, 2021

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