Shirley M. Zoucha

Shirley M. Zoucha

Shirley Zoucha, 84, of Schuyler, died Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Columbus Community Hospital.


Mass of Christian Burial  Wednesday, June 24, 2020  10:30 A.M.

Divine Mercy Parish-St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Schuyler

Rev. Gerry Gonderinger, Celebrant

Visitation Tuesday 5-7 with 7 P.M. Rosary Service at the church

Covid Restrictions apply

Committal in the Schuyler Cemetery

Memorials in care of the family for future designation

Religious gathering rules of socially distanced seating will be observed for the Mass and rosary; those attending are required to wear face masks as well as for the visitation. Visitation with no family present.

Shirley was born August 1, 1935, in Platte County to Otto and Loretta (Beller) Schmidt.  On September 27, 1958, Shirley and Chet Zoucha were married and brought six children into the world, Virginia, Dan, Jane, Mary Lynn, Dale and Troy.  All her life she was devoted to her husband, children, and grandchildren.  She went to many of her grandchildren’s school activities and sporting events and she was always very interested in how her boys were doing with the farming.

Surviving her are her six children; Virginia (Dan) Schmidt, Dan (Elaine) Zoucha, Jane (Mark) Wachal, Mary Lynn (Dave) Zadow, Dale Zoucha and Troy (Elaine) Zoucha.  Thirteen grandchildren; Katie Swanson, Andrew Schmidt, Jordan Zoucha, Justin Zoucha, Brandon Wachal, Morgan Wachal, Shelby Henderson, Erica McKean, Brian Zadow, Emily Doran, Benjamin Zadow, Nicholas Zoucha, Grant Zoucha and four great-grandchildren; Kylin McKean, Neyla McKean, Zoey Zadow and Easton Henderson.   Her brothers; Harry (Debbie) Schmidt, Bruce (Diane) Schmidt and Brian (Becky) Schmidt,  sister-in-law’s; Florence (Dick) Schmidt, Pat (Tom) Schmidt, Theresa (Jim) Schmidt and brother-in-law Harry (Diane) Korus.  Also many, many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are her parents Otto and Loretta Schmidt, husband Chet Zoucha, sisters; Diane Korus, Virginia Schmidt, Darlene Apgar, brothers; James Schmidt, Richard Schmidt, Thomas Schmidt and Ernie Schmidt and sister-in-law Theresa Schmidt.