Zachary D. Zahn, age 16, of 1807 South 10th Street, Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning, March 21, 2012 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, WI as a result of an automobile accident.

Zachary was born December 18, 1995 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He is the son of Robert and Kristy Kopecky Zahn. Zachary was a sophomore at Lincoln High School. He was an avid artist with a God given talent and he loved to sing.

He is survived by his parents: Robert and Kristy Zahn, Manitowoc; three brothers: Ryan, Kyle and Christopher; grandparents: Barbara Hamacher, Manitowoc; Sandra Zahn, Manitowoc; Debra Traughber, Manitowoc; Mark Kopecky, Manitowoc; aunts and uncles to include: Jennifer Martinez, Manitowoc; his godfather: Craig Giese, Mishicot; Amanda Thompson, Manitowoc; Jason Reimer, Burlington, WI; Amber Hermandez, Manitowoc; Patrick Kopecky, Kansas; Mark Zahn, Manitowoc; Tricia LeMay, Waupun, WI; along with many cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parternal grandfather: Ronald Zahn on December 23, 2008; one uncle: Frank Kopecky in 1999.

Memorial services will be held 6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Dan Felton. Cremation will take place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of services at 6:00.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the doctors and staff at St. Vincent Hospital for their excellent care and compassion under such difficult circumstances.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.