Thomas R. Zeller

Thomas “Tom” R. Zeller, age 72 formerly of Massillon, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday evening at Akron General Medical Center. Tom was born on August 23, 1933 in Massillon to the late Elmer J. and Elizabeth (Skehan) Zeller. He was a 1951 Washington High School graduate who played football under Coach Mather and a 1958 graduate of Valparaiso Technical College. Tom was a Korean Conflict Veteran. He retired as an Engineer from Analytic Sciences Corp. in Washington D.C. in June 1986. He was a member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Massillon. Tom enjoyed inventing something new. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Jack Zeller and his sister Peggy Archer. He is survived by his wife, Eileen P. (Laps) Zeller, with whom he would have celebrated 54 years of marriage on November 8, 2006, daughter, Kathleen Zeller of Fairlawn, sons and daughters-in-law; Kriss and Lisa Zeller of New Richmond, Wisconsin, Frank and Kathleen Zeller of Austin, Texas and nine grandchildren. Entombment services will be held Saturday at 12:30 PM at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Calling hours will be held Saturday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Massillon Washington High School Booster Club. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330 – 833 – 3222 www.paquelet.com