Jean D. Ziech, age 79, of Reedsburg, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012, at
the Reedsburg Area Medical Center.  She was born on May 5, 1932, in Lodi, Wisconsin, the daughter of Emil F. and Grace V. (Grossklaus) Buelow.  On August 21, 1953, Jean was united in marriage to Arley E. Ziech at St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural LaValle. Arley preceded her in death on May 14, 1997.  Jean was employed at the Sauk County Health Care Center for 27 years, and also worked on the family farm. She loved gardening, both flower and vegetable; she enjoyed reading, solving word puzzles, and playing cards.  What Jean cherished the most is
the time she spent with her family - camping, playing games, or simply being together.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; four children in infancy, including a set of twins; brother, Eldor Buelow; sister, Beverly Buelow; sons-in-law, Robert Losic and Timothy Collins. 

Jean is survived by her children, Angie Ziech of Reedsburg, Rod Ziech of Reedsburg, Char Collins of Loganville, Myra (David) Estes of Reedsburg; 9 grandchildren:  David (Annie), Treanna, Asa (Keir), Ashley, J.J. (Erin), Joshua (Bre), Jayme (Dillon), Brittany (Nick), Tiffany (Adam);

16 great grandchildren; Brothers, Russell Buelow of Union Center, Bordon (Mae) Buelow of Mauston, Walter
Buelow of Elroy; Sister, Inez Westedt of Hillpoint; Sisters-in-law, Orphy Franke of Baraboo, Virginia (Kenneth) Daniels of Arizona;

We celebrate Jean’s life with a service at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, with Pastor David Glesne officiating.  Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, and on Tuesday from 10:00 AM unitl the time of the service at the church.