Monte Lee Zehringer

Zehringer, Monte Lee age 97, of Eden Prairie, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Eldora, on March 1, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was born in Ortonville, Minnesota. He was a WW II Veteran, member of the 34th Infantry Red Bull Division. Co. "L", 135th infantry. Served in Ireland, Africa and Italy. Recipient of Oak Cluster Bronze Star. Retired from the Veterans Adm., Property Management Div. on Dec. 31, 1973. He was a life member of Richfield VFW Post 5555, VFW Post 425 Hopkins, Fifty Year Member Lake Harriet Masonic Lodge #277, Scottish Rite and Zuhrah Shriner New Member Day Lite Lodge #350. He was preceded in death by his wife Eldora, Parents Edward L. and Grace Zehringer, Sister Dorothy Grant, and Brother Jack Zehringer. Survived by daughters Judith Olson (Donald), Carol Hebets (Jim), Janice Hurd (J.D.), Susan Shakespeare Terry (Gordon), Sister Terry Rockwell, 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He will be missed by his family, relatives and loving friend Phyllis M. Gridley. Monte attended Ortonville High School and graduated in 1936. Following graduation he worked at the Hastings Hotel, the Parkway Hotel and the Dictaphone Corporation in sales and service. His life was interrupted when he returned to Ortonville to rejoin the National Guard, Co. "L". Following four and one half years of duty in the infantry with Co. "L" as a supply Staff SGT, Monte married his long time sweetheart Eldora Johnson on April 8, 1945 and was discharged on June 2, 1945. Monte and Eldora lived in Ortonville a short time while employed at a Gambles Hardware Store. They moved back to Mpls. where he started a woodworking factory making clock cases which did not materialize. He then started working at the Veterans Administration on October 23, 1946. He worked in the Ins. Division and later in the Property Management Division. Monte attended the U of M during employment with the VA to increase his skills. They were blessed with four beautiful girls; Judy, Carol, and twins Janice and Susan. After retiring from the VA, he worked as a licensed Real Estate Broker and managed repossessed properties for another thirty years. During this period, he also purchased and renovated properties. Monte enjoyed a full life with all his family and friends. He traveled with Eldora to several places around the world including Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Arizona, and California just to name a few. The last trip to the Canadian Rockies where they were noted to be the oldest couple on the trip and had been married the longest. He enjoyed lunching, playing golf, and socializing with many of his buddies. He lived a very full and happy life. Private Interment Ft. Snelling Cemetery. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to Lake Harriet United Methodist Church or memorial of your choice. Memorial Service 11:00am on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Lake Harriet United Methodist Church. 49th & Chowen Ave South. Visitation on Sunday, March 6, 2016; 4:00-7:00pm at: Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400 7625 Mitchell Rd. (1 blk. N. of Hwy 5)

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Monte Lee Zehringer

March 1, 2016

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