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Thomas Zellner Obituary

Thomas E. Zellner

Aug 15, 1959 - Aug 10, 2022

Berlin Heights

Thomas E. Zellner, 62, of Berlin Heights, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.

He was born Aug. 15, 1959, in Sandusky, and has lived in the area his entire life.

Tom was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoying hunting, camping, and fishing. He also enjoyed garage sales. He loved watching westerns and "Let's Make A Deal." Tom was witty and sarcastic at times, but was also there to help his friends. He loved his grandchildren and his pets.

Thomas is survived by his former wife, Marjorie Zellner; four children, Tammy (Mike) Sayler, James "Beau" (Kerri Corey) Zellner, Shirley (Brian) Koch, and Ashley Shepherd; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Rod (Kay) Zellner; sister, Rhonda (Steve) Wood; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Zellner; mother, Shirley Zellner; and brother, Richard "Rick" Zellner.

Thomas' funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at Florence Congregational Church, 11801 State Route 113, Berlin Heights. Burial will follow at Meadow Green Memorial Park.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at the church.

Online condolences may be left at www.mormanfuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations may be made to Florence Congregational Church at 11801 State Route 113, Berlin Heights, OH 44814.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sandusky Register on Aug. 16, 2022.

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Laura Bauer

August 19, 2022

Dear Rhonda and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all and sending prayers of comfort during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Laura

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Donna Jones

August 17, 2022

With our deepest sympathy - My heart goes out to the family. RIP Tom -

Teresa canterbury

August 15, 2022

So many memories ,growing up in Berlin Heights and going to the zellners home..RIP Tom, u will be missed..Teresa Canterbury cartwright from Berlin Heights ohio

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