Eileen Zeis, 90, Albany

March 19, 1933 - December 3, 2023

Mass of Christian burial for Eileen J. Zeis, age 90, will be held at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 11 AM. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 9-11 AM also at the church. Entombment will be in the parish cemetery. Eileen passed away on December 3, 2023 at Mother of Mercy Campus, Albany, surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements by Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes, Albany, MN.
Eileen was born on March 19, 1933, to Stephen and Anna (Lang) Vos. Eileen skipped seventh grade and graduated a year ahead of her class, from Albany Senior High School in 1950. She worked with her sister Mona in the Twin Cities as a housekeeper before marrying Ervin Zeis on August 24, 1954, at the St. Anthony Catholic Church. The couple lived in St. Cloud for five years, before moving back to the Zeis farm in 1960. Eileen raised 4 children in the old farmhouse that was originally a log cabin, her only demand was indoor plumbing. Eileen cared for her mother and father, as well as her mother and father-in-law as they grew older. She was an exceptional caregiver and spent her time helping with her grandkids, which gave her joy. Eileen was a devout Catholic and sent up many prayers for her family, along with many extra prayers she requested from the sisters at the Poor Clare's Monastery. Eileen was well known for her famous potato salad, which she shared far and wide. The recipe lives on. She loved animals, especially her dogs Lady and Lady 2. In addition to working hard on the family farm, Eileen maintained her home and loved to sew for her family. In her later years, Eileen kept up the farmyard and could often be seen in her sun hat, chopping weeds by hand, or riding her John Deere lawn mower. Eileen liked to say that a deep sense of faith and a good sense of humor will take you a long, long way. Eileen will be missed by her family.

Eileen is survived by her children, Daniel Zeis, Albany, Joan Bredeck, Albany, Carol (Rich) Rothstein Albany, & Patrick (Jena) Zeis Albany, six grandchildren, Megan (Mat) Euteneuer, John (Kyra) Bredeck, Maria (Brady) Winkels, Shalon (Nate) Ronning, Tyler (Ashley) Rothstein, & Amanda (Brad) Zeis-Ebert, 12 great-grandchildren, Gracen & Colten Euteneuer, Waylon Winkels, Aiden, Tristan, Keeley & Nicodemus Bredeck, Kepler, Makell, & Crosby Ronning, Huxley & Marley Rothstein, siblings, Mona (Jerry) Zeis, Harriet Jonas, Betty Holthaus-Young, & Patty (Edmund) Eggert.
Eileen is proceeded in death by her parents Stephen and Anna (Lang) Vos; sisters Dolores Imdieke, Jeanette Vos, Audrey Scheibel, brothers-in-law, Stephen Jonas, John Holthaus, Ray Imdieke, and son-in-law William (Bill) Bredeck.

The Family of Eileen Zeis would like to extend their gratitude to Mother of Mercy and the St. Croix Hospice team for all their kindness and care. The Family of Eileen Zeis greatly appreciates your expression of sympathy. In lieu of flowers or memorials, the family is requesting donations to the Poor Clare's Monastery. No thank you cards will be sent.