Annaleen Zeeck
November 11, 1920 - September 03, 2010
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Annaleen “Ann” Hemmer Zeeck, WWII veteran, and dietitian at Billings hospitals died Friday, September 3rd, at St Johns Lutheran Home at the age of 89.Ann was born in Lothair, MT, on November 11, 1920 to Matt and Anna Schroer Hemmer. From the age of 7, after her mother passed away, Ann was raised by her aunt and uncle, Lena and Fred Williams in Shelby. She attended Shelby High School and graduated from College of St. Catherine with a Bachelors degree in dietetics.After graduation in 1944, she joined the Army and served in field hospitals in the Pacific Theater receiving her honorable discharge in 1946. Ann then moved to Billings and took a position at Deaconess Hospital as a dietician. Throughout her thirty-year career, Ann worked at various healthcare facilities including St. Johns Lutheran Home culminating as Director of Food Services at St. Vincent Hospital. She retired in 1978.On a blind date, she met Robert McCann Zeeck, and they married on November 11, 1947. They had four sons and two daughters. They remained married for 62 years, until Bobs death in May of this year.In 1978, Ann and Bob moved to Lakewood, CO. They lived there until Bobs retirement in 1990. They moved back to Billings to be near their family. Anns retirement allowed her to enjoy her favorite hobbies which were cooking, knitting and spoiling her grandchildren.Ann was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Frank, John, Lawrence, Matthew, Joseph, James and George, grandson Brian, and her husband Bob. She is survived by her brothers Charles and Gerald (Betty), her cousin Joyce Wilson and her sister-in-law Dorothy Hemmer. She is also survived by her six children, Phillip (Mary), John (Kathleen), David, Paul (Susan), Mary Kennedy (Bill) and Patricia Mandonado (David), 18 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Anns family sends a special note of thanks to the wonderful, caring staff of Garden Court at St. Johns Lutheran Home.Cremation has taken place. A vigil and rosary will be held at Dahl Funeral Chapel, Wednesday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 2055 Woody Drive at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 9. Interment will follow in St. Pius Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors.The family requests that memorials be made to St. Johns Lutheran Home, 3940 Rimrock Road, Billings, MT 59102. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.
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Karen Schafer Heffner
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Phil and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. What a beautiful lady. When I worked with her at the hospital I had the utmost respect for her unlike the Kennedy's. Just joking!! She was always very good to me and a great boss. Maybe even better than you Phil:) I always loved seeing your mom and dad walk in the door at the counter. They were always sending care packages or grapefruit. Such a wonderful couple. They always seemed so happy together. Now once again they can be together and what a blessing for them and comforting for all of you. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you all, Karen
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Gary A. Ostermiller
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On Sept. 7 1971, I went to work in the St. Vincent's Healthcare food service, hired by Ann Zeeck. I told her I would stay one year. Thirty nine years later, I am still there. Of all the bosses I have had over those years, she was one of the very best. After she retired we would occasionally run into each other. It was always nice to see herand visit with her and catch-up. She treated all her employees with fairness, respect, and great caring. This world will be the less with her passing.
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Betty Nelson Rhoda
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I remember Annaleen well as I was younger than she when we lived in Shelby and I remember she and my older sister knew one another and she was such an attractive girl and so nice to me then. I am so happy she seemed to have such a happy life and I commend her family for remembering the details such as her service in the military. Very impressive for a child born in Lothair. Betty Nelson Rhoda Spokane WA
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Scott Mott
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Although I have not seen Mrs. Zeeck in many years, I will always remember her sweet, caring, compassionate, and friendly disposition. She was especially tolerant of the shenanigans me and her boys got in to. My most sincere condolences to all of her family. Scott