- Date Of Birth: October 20, 1930
- Date Of Death: October 12, 2021
- State: Indiana
John William Zahm, I, age 90, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.
Mr. Zahm was born on October 20, 1930, in Huntington, IN, to William Mathias and Mary Lucy (McClanahan) Zahm. His parents preceded him in death. Mr. Zahm married Marie Ann Vachon, on August 28, 1954, in New Haven, IN. She preceded him in death on September 27, 2018.
John was a 1948 graduate of Huntington Catholic High School. He served in the United States Air Force with the 122nd Division Fighter Wing during the Korean War. He received an Associate’s Degree in Business and retired from the Majestic Company. In retirement he enjoyed working at the Erie Department Store. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus.
John is survived by four sons, John W. (Linda) Zahm, II, New Haven, IN, Eric N. (Kelly) Zahm, Huntington, IN, Mark A. (Jodi) Zahm, Roanoke, IN, Philip S. (Lisa) Zahm, Huntington, IN, four daughters, Christine M. (Rick) Haskett, Huntington, IN, Leslie R. (Steven) Doty, Anderson, IN, Lisa F. Zahm, and Denise E. Zahm, both of Huntington, IN. He is also survived by daughter-in-law, Susan Zahm; 23 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren.
Along with his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one son, Robert B. Zahm; step-mother, Mae Eisenhauer-Zahm; grandson, Brandon Zahm; brother, James F. Zahm and an infant sister.
