Carl "Sonny" Zehren

Carl "Sonny" Edwin Zehren, age 72 of Shawano, formerly of Clintonville passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at the Shawano Medical Center.

"Sonny" was born on December 31, 1941 in the Township of Bear Creek, Waupaca County, the son of the late Aloysius and Pearl (Zellmer) Zehren. He later attended Bear Creek Schools. Sonny served three separate terms in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. From 1961 until 1964, 1966 until 1969 and from 1970 until 1973. After his discharge from the service, Sonny worked at various jobs including Plexus in Appleton and later at Wal-Mart in Shawano. His hobbies included anything outdoors such as hunting, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed watching the World Wrestling Federation, western and war movies and appreciated "red heads'. Sonny was a member of the Disabled American Veterans of Shawano and the National Rifle Association.

Survivors include:

His daughter: Karahlee P. ("Blue") Zehren, Neenah

His grandchildren: Alivya & Mariah Zehren

His step-grandchildren: Aimee, Levi & Kain Zehren

His sister-in-law: Barbara Zehren, Bear Creek

He was preceded in death by his parents, a twin daughter, Kelly, his sister Rose Hoekstra
and 2 brothers, Clarence "Babe" and John in infancy.

A memorial prayer service will be held 11 A.M. Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville with the Rev. Vilas Mazemke officiating.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service.

Military Honors will be conducted at the funeral home by members of the DAV, the American Legion Post #63 and the VFW Post # 664 of Clintonville.

An online guest book may be signed at www.eberhardtstevenson.com

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