Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Thursday at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is on Wednesday from 4-6 pm with a 6:00 pm Vigil service, all at St. Isidore Church. Interment is in All Saints Cemetery.

Helen Ann Zach was born August 21, 1930, to Carl and Margaret (Heinen) Lewis in Humphrey. She grew up in Humphrey and graduated from Humphrey St. Francis High School. After high school, she attended the Norfolk School of Cosmetology. Helen and her twin sister owned and operated a beauty shop in Humphrey for several years. On March 13, 1952, Helen was united in marriage to Elmer Zach at St. Francis Church in Humphrey. The couple farmed near Humphrey for 30 years. Helen helped and supported her own children and neighbors in various 4H programs over the years. She was also an active member with Christian Mothers at St. Francis Church. Helen was an artist and enjoyed painting pictures for all her friends and especially loved to go fishing with her twin sister Sue Hastreiter.

Helen is survived by: Husband: Elmer Zach of Seward Daughter: Annette (Butch Osten) Bender of Newman Grove Son: Paul (Andrea) Zach of Eau Claire, WI.

Son: Dale (Diane) Zach of Humphrey Daughter: Amy (Pat) Smith of Omaha Daughter: Becky Schmidt of Columbus Daughter: Carla (Mitch Farritor) Thompson of Lincoln 21 Grandchildren 22 Great grandchildren Brother Earl (JoAnn) Lewis of Arizona Nieces and Nephews She is preceded in death by: Her parents Twin sister: Susan Hastreiter In-laws: Vincent and Matelda (Tilly) Zach Sons-in-law: Herb Bender and Ernie Schmidt Brothers-in-law: Carrol Hastreiter, Ferd Sueper, and Dave Bender Sisters-in-law: Donna Zach and Pattie Zach The family would like to give special thanks to Kinship Pointe-Seward and St. Croix Hospice for their outstanding care and love.

Helen Zach