Florence Zwiener

Florence Zwiener, age 94, of Columbus died Friday, December 23, 2005 at Beverly Health Care in Columbus. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, rural Bellwood. The Rev. Jeremy Hazuka will officiate. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Monday with a 7:00 p.m. vigil all at the McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning 8:00- 9:45 a.m. also at the funeral home. Burial will be in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery.

Florence Zwiener was born November 20, 1911 in Columbus to Fred and Emma (Blaser) Oppliger. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from Columbus schools in 1929. She married Frederick "Fritz" Zwiener on January 9, 1936 in Columbus. Florence was a homemaker on the farm. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and playing cards.

She is survived by:

Daughter Jean Brase of Columbus

Son Don (Lorraine) Zwiener of Columbus

Grandchild Donette Smejkal of Columbus

Grandchild Todd Zwiener of Omaha

Grandchild Sara (Chuck) Swanson of Lincoln

Great-Grandchild Summer Smejkal of Columbus

Great-Grandchild Derek Smejkal of Columbus

Brother Harold Oppliger of Columbus

Nieces and Nephews



She is preceded in death by:

Husband Frederick "Fritz" Zwiener

Parents Fred and Emma Oppliger

Brothers Elmer, Herbert, and Marvin Oppliger

Sisters Olga Geiser and Eileen Ebel