
Zinnia Engelhardt
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Zinnia Engelhardt, 82, of Savannah, Georgia passed away on November 28th. Zinnia is predeceased by her parents, Eva and Julius Schonhaut, and her husband of 59 years, Jack Engelhardt. She is survived by her children, Roz and Stephen Harris and Susann Shenk, and grandchildren, Mallory (Alex Sherman), Elayna and Julia Harris, and Aaron and Justin Shenk, her sister, Charlotte Katz, and nephews Steven (Gia) Katz and son, Ezra and Jeffrey (Fran) Katz and son, Noah. Zinnia was born in Brooklyn, graduating high school at 16, and then attending Brooklyn College, majoring in elementary education. Her teaching career spanned decades, leaving a lasting impression on countless students who adoringly knew her as Mrs. E. Over the last several decades, her career brought her to Savannah Hebrew Day School, and then Rambam Day School, where she also served as principal for a few years. Additionally, she was the perennial volunteer, chosen to be president of several groups, and never wanting recognition. Zinnia was a voracious reader, enjoyed a good number or logic puzzle, and closely followed politics and current events. She cherished moments with her community of dear friends. She was known for her sense of humor, kindness, and making every single person she encountered, in any context, feel special, seen, and heard. Zinnia loved nothing more than spending time with and caring for her family. A funeral service was held in Atlanta on December 1st. Memorial tributes may be made to The Workers Circle, https://www.circle.org/give and Rambam Day School, https://www.rambamdayschool.org/giving/. Arrangements by Dressler's, 770-451-4999.
