Rev. Carlton R. Zehrt

REV. CARLTON R. ZEHRT

Rev. Carlton R. Zehrt, age 91 of Menomonie, WI died Monday, June 4, 2007 at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie.

Carlton Raymond Zehrt was born April 17, 1916 in Franksville, WI to Frank and Mary (Eggert) Zehrt. He married Lela Larrabee on July 13, 1957 in California.

Carlton was a minister in the Church of the Nazarene in Kansas, Nebraska and Wisconsin, for 50 years. He recently retired on Oct. 1, 2006 after pastoring for 24 years at the Forest Center Church of the Nazarene.

He loved preaching, supporting the missions work of the church, spending time with his family and visiting friends. He also enjoyed fishing and had an extensive model train collection. Carlton loved life and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Carlton is survived by:
His wife of nearly 50 years, Lela
A son, Bryan (Pamela) Zehrt of Solon, Iowa
Two grandchildren, Ben and Leah Zehrt
A sister, Marvel Smith of Racine
He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary and Frank Zehrt; a sister, Laverne Pistulka; two brothers, Richard and Frank "Duke" Zehrt; and another sister at a young age.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 9, 2007 at First Church of the Nazarene in Menomonie, with Rev. Wes Harper and Rev. Elmer Pannier officiating. Burial will be in Forest Center Cemetery in the Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co., WI. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

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