Charles W. Zahnow

Charles William Zahnow

Of Cedarburg, went home to his Lord and Savior after a brief illness on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Charles was born in Sheboygan, WI on July 3, 1937, to the late Ralph and Charlotte (nee Fischer) Zahnow. Charles was a teacher starting in Fredonia, WI and ended his career in Milwaukee Public Schools after 36 years. Charles was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton, WI for 54 years. He had a love of classical music and taught violin. Charles performed in the Florentine Opera Company and Music Under the Stars. He sang in the Lutheran A Capella and the church Male Choir for many years. Charles loved bowling and Sheepshead. He traveled extensively through the United States and Europe.

Charles is survived by his wife Bonnie (nee Yogerst) Zahnow; Children: Sue (Terry) Winiarski and William (Maureen) Zahnow; Grandchild David Winiarski; Brother Ralph (Carol) Zahnow. Further survived by nieces, nephews, step grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Charles was preceded in death by his first wife Joan (nee Lister).

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026 – 1:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church 701 Washington St. Grafton. Interment Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Lutheran A Capella are appreciated.