Obituaries

Priscilla A. Zagar

Mrs. Priscilla Zagar, passed away late Tuesday evening, November 24, 2009 at Heritage Nursing Home in Port Washington where she resided the last 3 years. She was 86 years old. Priscilla was born January 23, 1923 in Neopit, WI, the daughter of George and Theresa Rentmaster Funk. She was united in marriage with Nicholas Zagar Sr. He preceded her in death in November of 1975. Priscilla was employed at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee as a Head Instrument Technician for over 30 years. She retired in 1985. Mrs. Zagar was a member of St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church in Port Washington. She was an avid reader who enjoyed baking, crafts, travelling, and spending time with her family. Priscilla is survived by her two children, Nicholas (June) Zagar Jr. of Apache Junction, AZ and Patricia (the late Fred) Anton of Oconomowoc. She is further survived by three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one brother Raymond “John” (Patricia) Funk of Green Bay, two sisters: Clarice Janke of Salt Lake City, UT and Maxine Schneider of Plymouth, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She is preceded in death by her son Frank Zagar, grandson Kenny Zagar, 1 sister Mildred Leaman and 6 brothers: Bert, Percy, George, Leroy, Charlie and Herman. Funeral Services will be held at 6PM on Monday, November 30 at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave. in Port Washington.  Father James Ernster will officiate. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Holy Cross Mausoleum in Milwaukee. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday evening from 4-6PM.