Alan Emerson Zahnd, 85, of Savannah, Passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at LaVerna Village in Savannah, MO.  Alan was born to Otto and Emma (Graves) Zahnd, January 18, 1936, in Savannah, MO.  He married Dorothy Stinnett on Jan 26, 1957 in Savannah, MO and she survives of the home.

Alan spent his life farming and enjoying his family and friends.  He, his son and brother raised hogs for many years.  Alan served on the Federal Land Bank board and the PWSD #1 board.

Alan is survived by his wife Dorothy (Stinnett) Zahnd.  They enjoyed 64 wonderful years together.  The couple enjoyed playing music, dancing, square dancing, and family get togethers.  They had four children:  Terrie Quirk (Mike); Mark Zahnd (Frankie Hartman); Julie Zahnd (Steve Uehlin); and Nancy Zahnd.  He is also survived by 6 grandchildren:  Falan Mullett (Daniel); Zachary Zahnd (Lisa); Alyka Zahnd; Holly Shores; Rylie Sisto (Joe); and Jade Plymell.  Alan loved his great-grandchildren and is survived by:  Makayla Mullett, Olivia Richie, Vivian King, Ava DeMoss, Zada Zahnd, Quinn Zahnd, Abel Plymell, Emerson Sisto, and Everly Sisto.  He is survived by his brother Donald Zahnd and sister Glenys (McCulloch) Stanton.  He was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers Glen Ray Zahnd, Lawrence Rice, and Pete Rice; sister Katheryn Kountz; several in-laws and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10:00am, Friday September 10, 2021, at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home in Savannah.  Visitation with family receiving hours will be 5:00pm-8:00pm, Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow the funeral service at Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Missouri.  Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association, Home Office ,225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Http://www.breithawkinsfh.com