Obituary for Fredrick F. "Fred" Zeller
Fredrick Franklin Zeller, 95 of Indiana, formerly of Loudonville, OH and Saint Louis, MO, died Tuesday evening June 21, 2022 at the Communities at Indian Haven. Born, April 19, 1927 in Upper Sandusky, OH, he was the son of the late Cecil Zeller and Florence (Fox) Zeller. He was widowed from his second wife, Ruth Ridgeway Zeller.
Fred was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. Following the war, he served 20 years in the Naval Reserve.
He was formerly employed by the Flxible Co. Fred retired from AM General as a field service representative where he supervised crews delivering, outfitting, and maintaining 5 ton trucks and military grade Humvee’s, a.k.a. Hummers. He traveled extensively with his work, visiting 31 countries and six continents.
In his spare time, Fred enjoyed woodworking and reading books about World War II. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Saint Louis, MO; the VFW in Perrysville, OH and the Grand Lodge of F.&A.M. of Ohio, Hanover Lodge No. 115, Loudonville.
He is remembered by: son, Ronald Zeller and wife, Gail; step-daughter, Heidi Zamoski and husband, Tom; 1 granddaughter; 2 step-grandsons; 3 great grandchildren and 2 step-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his niece, Linda Swihart Yeater.
In addition to his 2nd wife and parents, Fred was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanne Swihart and step-son, James Hawse.
The Zeller Family wishes to thank the nurses, caregivers and staff for the compassionate care that Fred received at the Communities at Indian Haven.
A brief visitation will be held at 10:00AM at Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory, of Indiana, 965 Philadelphia St. A graveside funeral service with military honors will begin at 11:00 am, Monday, June 27th at Oakland Cemetery, Indiana. Pastor Kathy Mihoerck will officiate.
Online condolences may be made by visiting: rbfh.net .
Fred was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. Following the war, he served 20 years in the Naval Reserve.
He was formerly employed by the Flxible Co. Fred retired from AM General as a field service representative where he supervised crews delivering, outfitting, and maintaining 5 ton trucks and military grade Humvee’s, a.k.a. Hummers. He traveled extensively with his work, visiting 31 countries and six continents.
In his spare time, Fred enjoyed woodworking and reading books about World War II. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Saint Louis, MO; the VFW in Perrysville, OH and the Grand Lodge of F.&A.M. of Ohio, Hanover Lodge No. 115, Loudonville.
He is remembered by: son, Ronald Zeller and wife, Gail; step-daughter, Heidi Zamoski and husband, Tom; 1 granddaughter; 2 step-grandsons; 3 great grandchildren and 2 step-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his niece, Linda Swihart Yeater.
In addition to his 2nd wife and parents, Fred was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanne Swihart and step-son, James Hawse.
The Zeller Family wishes to thank the nurses, caregivers and staff for the compassionate care that Fred received at the Communities at Indian Haven.
A brief visitation will be held at 10:00AM at Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory, of Indiana, 965 Philadelphia St. A graveside funeral service with military honors will begin at 11:00 am, Monday, June 27th at Oakland Cemetery, Indiana. Pastor Kathy Mihoerck will officiate.
Online condolences may be made by visiting: rbfh.net .