Zetta Marie Lengacher, 94, of Loogootee

She was born on April 18, 1932 in Minot, North Dakota to John Henry and Minnie (Atkins) Stoll. Zetta was born and raised in North Dakota. At the age of 17, she moved to Indiana for work. 

Throughout her life, she worked a variety of jobs, but her greatest role was that of homemaker and mother. Raising her children and caring for her family were central to her life. Zetta married George Graber, and they shared 49 years together before his passing in 1989. In 2000, she married Joe Lengacher, and they enjoyed 25 years of marriage together, before he passed in 2026.

 

Faith was an important part of Zetta’s life. She was a longtime member of Providence Mennonite Church, where she served as chorus leader. She also loved to sing and was a member of a quartet. Her faith was reflected in the many relationships and activities that were meaningful to her. 

Zetta was a social person who enjoyed the company of family and friends, camping and sharing special times. She and George also enjoyed making wood crafts together, sharing the satisfaction of creating something with their own hands. 

She had a special gift for making celebrations memorable. Zetta loved to bake cakes, and many of her grandchildren remember the beautiful wedding and birthday cakes she made for them. But even more than the cakes, they will remember the time she spent with them. She treasured her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and made family time a priority. 

Zetta will be remembered for her strong faith, her love of family, her warmth and social nature, and the many simple ways she cared for the people around her. Family was at the heart of her life, and the love she gave them will continue through the generations.