Ethel Virginia Zager

Ethel V. Zager, 88, of Neillsville, WI, died on Friday, July 29, 2016. She had been a resident of Sunset Gardens/Neillsville Care and Rehab for the past 5 years.Ethel Virginia Ormond was born on Oct 9, 1927 to John & Beulah (Osbourne) Ormond in the town of Weston. She attended the Globe School and was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Globe. She graduated from Neillsville High School in 1945. She worked for several years at WDLB Radion Station in Marshfield and the Neillsville Bank. She enjoyed trips to Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas.Ethel is survived by a sister Evelyn Zager of Neillsville, A brother, Ted (Susan) Ormond of Stoughton, a special niece, Patricia Zager of Neillsville, a special nephew, Capt. Bernard (Thyra) Zager, USAF Ret. of Las Vegas, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Zager in 1984. She was also preceded by her parents, her brother, John Ormond and her sisters, Beatrice Bayuk and Charlotte Briggs.A Funeral Service for Ethel will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Aug 3, 2016 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Pastor John Warmuth will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday morning prior to the service. Interment will be in Neillsville City Cemetery.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Ethel's family with Funeral arrangements.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456