New Monticello sign honors Zumbachs


The children of Louis R. and Velma Zumbach erected a new “Welcome to Monticello” sign on the edge of their family property on County Road D-62. The sign is in memory of their parents who were lifelong residents of Monticello. Louis passed away in 1983; Velma in 2016. The back of the sign reads “Happy Trails” as you head out of town. (Photos by Kim Brooks)
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     There is a new “Welcome to Monticello” sign in town.

     Thanks to the generosity of the Zumbach family, a Monticello sign was erected on the family property coming into town on County Road D-62. The siblings designed the sign to mimic that of the other Monticello welcome signs throughout the city.

     The family wanted to find a way to honor their parents, Louis R. and Velma Zumbach, who were lifelong area residents of Monticello and loved everything about this city.

     Louis passed away in April of 1983. Velma passed away in July of 2016.

     The Zumbachs’ children are Deb (Carl) Keating, Garry (Carla) Zumbach, Latha (Randy) Reiling, Darla (Brad) Kimmerle, and Louis J. (Deb) Zumbach.

     Those businesses who had a hand in the sign project include: Johnny Bader and Joe McDonell, Tracy Yousse, The Sign Shop; and Randy Rickels, 7th Street Stone. The landscaping around the sign will be completed in the spring.

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