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Judy Zachar, 80, mother of five became a systems analyst

March 5, 2020

Judith Ann Zachar of Willbrook Plantation died Feb. 27 at her home. She was 80.

Known as Judy, she was born Dec. 16, 1939, in Kenosha, Wisc., the daughter of Evelyn Lambrecht Mikulsky and John James Mikulsky. She graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1957 and went on to Marquette University where she graduated magna cum laude in 1961. At Marquette, she met her future husband James E. Zachar, who proposed to her on campus. They married in 1961 and were married for 44 years until his death in 2005. 

Mrs. Zachar stayed home to raise her five children, including triplets. When the children were in school full time, she went back to work, first as a teacher. She also went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Coe College and eventually an MBA from Lake Forest College. Mrs. Zachar went on to a career as a systems analyst at Household Financial until she retired in 1992 to spend more time with her family. 

She was a life member of the Christ Child Society, serving as president of the Dayton, Ohio, chapter from 1974 to 1976 and national board member from 1976 to 1978. Later she rose within the ranks of the Christ Child Society, serving in national leadership positions. 

The Zachars retired to Pawleys Island and built their retirement home, which became a destination for their children, grandchildren and friends for more than a decade. They also became active in Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church. Mrs. Zachar was involved in the Women’s Club. She loved lectoring and singing in the choir. 

She was also an avid traveler to many parts of Europe, the Holy Lands, and she even made a solo trip to Poland. She especially enjoyed traveling to see her grandchildren and never missed a milestone: a graduation, a first communion or even a robotics competition. 

She was remembered for a life filled with family, generosity to others and deep faith. 

She is survived by her children, Mary (Tim McGuire) of Greenville, John of Chicago, Tom (Lisa Walberg) of Glencoe, Ill., and Elizabeth of Wauwatosa, Wisc.; her brother, John (Margaret); her nieces, Rachel and Sara; and 12 grandchildren, Nathan, Patrick, Edward, Emily, Amanda, Brendan, Charles, John, Sarah, Joe, Lucas and Lucinda. 

In addition to her husband, another son, Jay, died before her.   

A funeral mass was held Tuesday at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church. Interment will be Sunday at St. George Cemetery in Kenosha.

There is a guest book at goldfinchfuneralhome.com.

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