Curtis L. Zellner, 82, of Palmer Twp., died Thursday, October 13, 2011 in Easton Hospital.
Born: April 18 1929 in Germansville, PA, he was a son of the late Elmer and Naomi Heil Zellner.
Personal: He and his wife, the former Betty Jane Kemp, had been married for 63 years. He was employed by Riegel Paper in Milford, NJ for almost 40 years before retiring in 1991, and had been their shop steward. A die hard Phillies fan, he also loved bowling and gardening. He was a 1947 graduate of Slatington High School.
Memberships: He was a member of the Future Farmers of America.
Survivors: His wife, Betty Jane; four children, Nancy of Easton, Roger of Palmer Twp., Melody Heidman of Plainfield Twp, Curtis Jr. of Allentown; a brother, Erwin of Slatington; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Herman.
Services: Visitation will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton. Interment will be private.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to a Veteran s charity of one s choice.
Marilyn and Bill Cody
October 14, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Although no words of sympathy can ease your loss, we hope you may find some comfort in the thought that others care.
The Codys
Brenda
October 14, 2011 at 5:46 pm
In this time of sorrow please know that you are not alone. With my deppest sympathy for your loss.
Brenda
Jim Henshaw
October 16, 2011 at 10:16 am
I enjoyed working with Zell at the paper mill. Although the years have kept our paths apart, Curt and Betty have often been in my thoughts.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that someone will always be thinking about you.
Jim
Krysta
October 21, 2011 at 6:56 pm
My deepest thanks to Debra Jo and R. Kline for making this transition an easier one for my family. My grandfather was a wonderful, funny man and his memories will be cherished by all of us who love him.