Obituaries

July 16, 1951 to March 1, 2020

WINAMAC - Alvin Herman Zellers, 68, of Winamac, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, at his home.

He was born on July 16, 1951 in Winamac to the late Alvin B. and Emma E. Sahlhoff Zellers. He graduated from Winamac Community High School in 1972. On July 5, 1980, he married Wendy J. Pietrzak in Greenwich, CT. She survives.

Survivors also include:
Zachary A. Zellers, Winamac, Son
David W. Zellers, Sullivan, Son
Bertha A. Kelsey, South Bend, Sister
Glen A. (Kathy) Zellers, Winamac, Brother
Emma Lou (Chris) Nielsen, Winamac, Sister
Jean Pietrzak, Greenwich, CT, Mother-in-law
Sandy (Chris) Burns, Syracuse, NY, Sister-in-law
Heidi (Timmy) Hupal, Greenwich, CT, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Ben E. (Celia) Zellers, Brother
Jacque and Penny, Half-Sisters

Mr. Zellers was a faithful member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac where he had served as an Elder and Trustee. He was also very involved with the local Boy Scout Troop #229 and Cub Scout Pack #3230. He enjoyed chaperoning scout camping trips and outings. He was especially proud that both of his sons obtained the rank of Eagle Scout.

Mr. Zellers was a retired production worker, having worked nearly 20 years at Winamac Steel and nearly 20 years at Winamac Coil Spring in Kewanna, until he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. He enjoyed doing yardwork; and not just his, but also for many friends and neighbors around town. He was a talented handyman and woodworker. He liked gardening and canning, as well as cooking and baking. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and Notre Dame Women’s Basketball fan. He was a genealogist and enjoyed gathering and collecting Zellers family history. He was always faithful to attend the Zellers family reunion in the Winamac Town Park, and the Sahlhoff reunions in Bremen. He was a very kind man who willingly gave of himself to others. He was a loving and devoted husband, dad, brother and godfather. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 15, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, March 16, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church or Boy Scout Troop #229.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.