Zanie B. `Zane` Adkins
Zanie B. `Zane` Adkins
Zanie B. “Zane” Adkins, age 84, of Baraboo, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at St. Clare Hospital, following declining health.
Zane was born in Kentucky to Luther and Lizzie Adkins, served 40 months in the Army including tours in Germany and a 4-month extension due to the Berlin Crisis.
Zane was employed at Badger Army Ammo Plant, Eagle Signal and retired from Forest Products Lab in Madison, which he called his best job ever. Zane also ran a TV and refrigeration repair service for many years. In his earlier days, he enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting and cutting wood, as well as watching the Packers and Badgers. Zane enjoyed family get-togethers and traveling to Alaska, Kentucky and Hawaii.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Ann; children, Mark (Shirlyn) and Deborah (Neal); grandkids, Zanie and Bailey; siblings, John, Phyllis, Arthur, Betty and Josephine; many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Zane preferred no services. A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
Special thanks to the staff at Meadow Ridge and St. Clare Meadows for their caring kindness.
The Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Condolences
Tim Weinke November 19, 2024
Friends Baraboo , Wisconsin
So sorry for your loss. You guys were always the best neighbors and friends of our family
Virginia Behn November 20, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Sending sympathy to you.
Angie haller November 20, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Mike and Zane were friends for many years. Mike was best man I think in your wedding. They did many antenna and tv projects. My sympathy angie
John & Mary Ann Kopp November 20, 2024
Friends Colonial Heights 23834 , Virginia
Ann, Mary Ann and I were shocked when we learned of Zane's death. We had some good times together with Jerry & Arlene..
JAMES RATLIFF November 20, 2024
Brother in law Tavares , Florida
Ann sorry for your loss, I have lost my entire family in the last 4 years
Angela Ratliff Watts November 20, 2024
Niece Winchester , Kentucky
I was so sorry to to hear of Uncle Zane's passing. I'm so thankful for the gift of my memories of his infectious laughter. In spite of the distance between us, I always knew he and Aunt Ann cared. I'm praying for her and my cousins during this difficult time. Much love to you, Aunt Ann Mark and Debby.
Sherry Adkins Slone November 20, 2024
Neice Pippa Passes , Kentucky
Aunt Ann and family I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Zane ... I love you all so much and you are in my thoughts and prayers.. My heart is so shattered
John Thompson November 21, 2024
- - , Wisconsin
Ann and family, So sorry for your loss.
Barb Schanke November 21, 2024
Friends Baraboo
Mike and I are so very sorry for the loss of Zane. He was such a wonderful man.
Richard (Dick) & Beverly Stipe November 21, 2024
Neice Lancaster , Kentucky
Aunt Ann, Mark & Debby; So sorry to hear of Uncle Zane passing!!! I remember when when Greg & i was so very young, we came to visit. I remember how much fun we had at storybook land, fishing. We love you all!! We will Praying for God's strength, peace & comfort for you all!!
Karla (Maas) Vale November 26, 2024
Father worked with him. Baraboo , Wisconsin
So very sorry for your loss. My father worked with Zanie at Badger. Condolences from myself and my mom, Shirley (Mrs. Philip) Maas.