Audrey S. (Heling) Zimbal, age 91, of Sheboygan passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
Audrey was born in Sheboygan to the late Melvin & Grace (Doeren) Heling. Audrey was united in marriage to Robert Zimbal on September 11, 1954 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She was a lifetime member of Bethlehem, being both baptized and confirmed there as well.
Audrey was a skilled seamstress where she worked for the Prange Company and also sewed clothes for her children. Robert & Audrey started the Zimbal Minkery in 1954. She played an integral role in the success of the farm. Early on she developed a keen eye on the grading selection of the herd. Robert & Audrey worked side by side on the mink farm. She was a great cook and entertained visitors from all over the world, serving them lunch or dinner often on short notice.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family meant everything to her. It brought her great joy to cook for her family. She was a strong woman and a great example to her children and grandchildren with her dedication to family values and marriage.
Her husband, Robert, proceeded her in death in 2016. Survivors include her six children, Sandi (Michael) Mengar, Donna (Mark) Gibeault, Robert (Linda) Zimbal, Richard (Susan) Zimbal, Tom (Dawn) Zimbal, Lori (Michael) Jacobchick; grandchildren, Danielle (Todd) Davis, David (Laura) Mengar, Derek (Kaylee) Mengar, Forrest (Kimberly) Gibeault, Justin (Sarah) Gibeault, Mark (Jenna) Gibeault, James (Laura) Zimbal, Dr. Marla (Chris) Wolfert, Valerie (Antonio) Sarinana, Richard C. (Erin) Zimbal, Jason (Whitney) Zimbal, Amanda (Jarred) Hoitink, Joe Zimbal, Nicole (Rob) Seidl, Zachary (Jolene) Zimbal, Alicia (Tyler) Hilbelink, Scott (Sarah) Jacobchick, and Andrew (Brooke) Jacobchick. Great grandchildren, Ian, Caroline, and Graham Davis; Thea, Marcus, Phoebe, Sven Mengar; Ethan and Elise Gibeault; Layla, Larissa, Londyn Gibeault; Aaron, Audrey, and Abram Gibeault; Grace, Roland, Estelle, and Faith Zimbal; Finley, Alexandria, and Fiona Wolfert; Gabriela, Isabela, & Antonio Sarinana; Nataly, Emerson, Vernon, Vivian, Orson, and Evelyn Zimbal; Ezekiel and Everett Zimbal; Lillian Hoitink; Matthew and Madeline Seidl; Logan and McKenzie Hilbelink; Tessa and Alexa Jacobchick; and Charles Jacobchick; special niece Sheri Nick, sister Cheryl Gretts, brother-in-law James Zimbal and sister-in-laws, Susie Shetney and Nancy Abraham and her special caregiver and friend Dianna (Rogers) Keller.
Per Audrey’s wishes, a private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to her church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sharon Richardson Hospice, or Little Warriors Foundation. The Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com
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