Dorothy Zeller
February 17, 1916 ~ February 29, 2016
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
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Dorothy Zeller, 100, of Miller, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 7, 2016 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Chester Murtha, celebrant. Burial followed at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Miller. Visitation began at 5:00 p.m. followed by a 6:30 p.m. rosary service and 7:00 p.m. scripture service, Sunday, March 6, 2016, all at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller.
Dorothy (Schaefer) Zeller was born on the family farm 2 ½ miles east of Polo on February 17, 1916 to F.X. and Mary (Froning) Schaefer. She attended St. Liborious School in Polo and graduated from Miller High School in 1936. She worked at the Farmers Union Store and the Habicht’s Clothing Store in Miller. On September 30, 1941 she married Melvin Zeller at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Miller.
Dorothy’s faith was a very important part of her life. She spent many years teaching Catechism and C.C.D. and felt very privileged to be a Eucharistic Minister. She was also very involved in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts being a leader in each for many years. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and playing cards. Dorothy was the last surviving member of her Bridge Club, which originated in the 1930’s. She could always be seen outside pulling weeds and reaping the benefits of her large garden.
Grateful to have shared in her life are her children: Jim (Jane) Zeller of Dayton, Ohio, Carol (Craig) Connor of Rapid City, Tom (Sharon) Zeller of Rapid City, Joe (Gail) Zeller of Miller, a special nephew, Vern (Ruth) Schaefer of Ames, Iowa, one sister, Julie Bowar of Faulkton; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a special family friend, Brian Seeman; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, F.X. and Mary Schaefer; her husband, Melvin; five brothers: Lawrence, Leonard, Benny, Ed, and Carl; one sister, Teresa Zeller; two sisters-in-law: Margaret Schaefer and Dorothy Schaefer; two brothers-in-law: Bob Bowar and Charles Zeller; one granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Zeller.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Dorothy’s arrangements. Visit www.familyfuneralhome.net
A Visitation was held on March 6, 2016 at 5:00 PM at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 709 East 4th St. in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Prayer Service was held on March 6, 2016 at 7:00 PM at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 709 East 4th St. in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Funeral Service was held on March 7, 2016 at 10:30 AM at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 709 East 4th St. in Miller, South Dakota 57362
The Rosary was said on March 6, 2016 at 6:30 PM at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 709 East 4th St. in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Graveside Service was held on March 7, 2016 at 11:45 AM at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery in Miller, South Dakota 57362
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I have known both of your parents for many years. Oue deepest sympathy to all of the Zeller families. Patty & Delmar Fawcett
My sincere sympathy to the family of Dorothy Zeller.
My sympathizes to the family she was a lovely lady
To the Zeller Family: So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. She was like another mother to me and so many others. Prayers for you all. Bob Nelson
Very sorry to hear of your loss. she was a very lovely lady and will be missed Our Deepest Sympathy
We are sending our sincere condolences to all of your family. Saying "good-bye" to your mother is hard to do. And Dorothy was like a second mother to me. There are too many wonderful memories to share them here. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Mary & Dave
To the Zeller family- My deepest sympathy to all of you in your loss. Dorothy was a lovely lady and she will be sadly missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.