- Zielinski, Sara Ann,(Van Asten ), "Rara",LaCrosse, WIAge 29, died Sunday January 4, 2004 as a result of a traffic accident. Sa ra was born April 7, 1974 to Jerome "Whitey" and Carol (Evers) Van Ast en in Appleton. She married her best friend and soul mate, Michael Zielins ki on January 10, 2003 in Jamaica. Sara graduated from Kimberly High Scho ol as Valedictorian and continued her undergraduate studies at St. Norbert 's College. She earned her master's degree from Old Dominion Universit y, VA in Physical Therapy. Sara had been employed by South Hampton Memoria l, Franklin VA, Schubbe Resch Chiropractic & Physical Therapy and most rec ently at Innovations Rehabilitation in Sparta, WI. She helped to bring t he best out of people through her kind and caring nature. Sara had a passi on to help, which led her to her career in physical therapy. Through her p ursuit of higher education she continually strived to make herself better.Family and friends were integral parts of Sara's life. She will be great ly missed by all who knew her, especially her husband Michael, her parent s, Michael's parents who considered Sara the daughter they never had, h er dear friend and sister, her brothers, her ten nieces and nephews, a ll of her very special friends and the many aunts, uncles, cousins, and gr andparents from both families.She is survived by her husband, Michael Zielinski; her parents, Whitey (Ca rol) Van Asten of Darboy; her three brothers, Tom (Barb) Van Asten of Free dom and their children, Carissa, Kelsie, Kayla and Carlie; Jeff (Lois) V an Asten of Darboy and their children, Tyler and Maria; Steve (Kelly) V an Asten of Darboy and their children Kashena and Annalee; her sister, P am (Gary) Schiedermayer of Darboy and their children Nicholas and Jeremi e; Michael's parents Tom and Natalie Zielinski of Neenah and Michael's t wo brothers, Tommy and Mark Zielinski. She will be further missed by Grand ma Ceil Van Asten and Michael's grandparents John and Jackie Zielinski.She was preceded in death by her nephew, Eli Thomas Van Asten, Ann and Ar ne Van Asten, Ann and Peter Evers, and Natalia and Luis Alcantar.Sara's Fu neral Liturgy will be 3:15 p.m. on Friday January 9, at HOLY ANGELS CATHOL IC CHURCH, W2796 Highway KK, Darboy with Msgr. James Vanden Hogan presidi ng and Fr. Tom Pomeroy concelebrating. Friends will be received on Frid ay at Church from 12 Noon until the time of service. In lieu of flower s, an educational fund for students of physical therapy will be establish ed in her name. Sara's wish to help others through organ donation has be en fulfilled. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting t he family. 920-766-2099.Our beautiful little Sara, We will forever hold you in our hearts. Your en ergy & enthusiasm for life will inspire us to go on and live our liv es to the fullest.You will always be our special baby, Love Mom & Dad I' ll always be your true companion, Love your "Spanks"
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1974 - 2004 (29 years)
Education - High School
