HOWARD G. ZINS
Howard G. Zins, age 96, of Batesville, died Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville.
Born April 12, 1925, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Joseph and Carrie (Miller) Zins.
Howard was retired from Andrew Jergens Co. where he had worked for many years. In his leisure time, he enjoyed traveling and had visited many different countries.
Survivors include four daughters, Mary (Bruce) Bergman of Brookville, Carol (Jim) Roell of Batesville, Patty Zins of Batesville, and Judy (Ron) Franzen of California, Kentucky; two sons, Michael (Jessica) Zins and Jerry(Kathy) Zins both of Batesville; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Amberger and Alice Hillenbrand; a brother, Robert Zins; four children, Tom Zins, Therese Zins, Annie Zins, and Joseph Zins; two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Family and friends may visit beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at St. Mary’s of the Rock Catholic Church, 17440 St Mary’s Road, Batesville, Indiana, until the time of the funeral Mass.
Father Carl Langenderfer, OFM, will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s of the Rock Catholic Church.
Private burial at a later date will be conducted at St. Mary’s of the Rock.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mary’s of the Rock Preservation Society, or Eternal Word Television Network, Inc. (EWTN).
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Zins family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.