Obituaries

June 21, 1936 to March 13, 2020

CULVER - Donald J. Zehner Sr., 83, of Monterey passed away peacefully Friday, March 13, at Advent Hospital in Sebring, Fla.

He was born June 21, 1936, in Monterey to August and Anna Shorter Zehner. He lived his entire life in the Monterey community. He was married July 27, 1957, to Ruth Keller at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Monterey. She survives.

He is also survived by his children, Don (Pam) Zehner of Logansport, Greg (Mary)
Zehner of Monterey, August (Kathy) Zehner of Anderson, Sharon (Larry) Yelaska of Walkerton, and son-in-law Linn Reynolds of Winamac; grandchildren, Arin (Shawn), Jordan (Danny), Lauren (Lukas), Peyton, Bryan, Heather (Phil), Erik, Tiffany (Jordan), Bryce, Gwen (Jake), Donna, Jill, Nick, Sarah (Eric), Zack (Shelli), Katie, Brett, Jessie, Kelsey, and Nita; great-grandchildren Mason, Gavin, Ashton, Genevieve, Bernard, Evelyn, Margaret, Claire, Ezekiel, and Eloise; sister Mary (Joe) Penska, and sister-in-law Delores Zehner and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Bob and Jim, sister Sue, daughter Beth and grandson Ben.

Mr. Zehner attended Holy Family School through the eighth grade, followed by Monterey public school, graduating from Monterey High School in 1954. Following graduation, he worked at the Culver Military Academy and Studebaker in South Bend. He and his wife owned and operated Zehner Service Center for 41 years in Monterey. Since 1970, the couple have also owned and operated a mobile home park in Monterey. Mr. Zehner was a devoted husband and father, a wonderful grandpa, brother and friend. He was a lifelong member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. He was a past member of the Lions Club and a Volunteer Fireman for the Monterey Fire Department. He had a very generous heart and was always willing to help those in need. He enjoyed the challenge of fixing anything that was broken. After retirement, the Zehners spent winters in Avon Park, Fla.

A private Catholic service will take place at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey, with immediate family, according to current coronavirus requirements. A memorial service will take place in June.

Memorial donations in Mr. Zehner’s memory may be made to St. Anne’s Church in Monterey, IN or the American Lung Association for COPD research.

Condolences may be sent to Ruth Zehner, P.O. Box 5, Monterey, IN 46960.