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Erna Zahn (born 14 April 1908) - is an unvalidated American supercentenarian.

Biography

Erna Zahn was born in Wisconsin on 14 April 1908. As a young girl, she enjoyed horseback riding, often on Sunday afternoons, sewing and swimming. Some of her favorite historical moments she’s had include riding in the rumble seat of a car from home to Mount Rushmore, while it was still under construction. She married Meilahn Zahn in 1935. He was head of the Martin Luther College music department from 1962 to 1975. The couple had six children.

Erna Zahn became a supercentenarian on 14 April 2018. She currently lives at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm, Minnesota.

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