IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Robert Paul

Zeller

September 25, 2018

Obituary

Robert Paul Zeller (87), beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather to-be of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. He was blessed to have had his wife and family including all his grandchildren by his side celebrating his life over the last four days. He was the loving husband of Kathleen Patricia "Pat" (Caskey) Zeller, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in New Freedom, PA, he was the son of the late John A. and Beulah M. (Young) Zeller growing up on the J. A. Zeller Dumbarton Farm. He was a 1951 graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Voice. He returned to Lancaster after graduating and worked in Radio and Television with Channel 8. Bob met his wife, Pat Caskey at the radio station while she was working as a receptionist. A proud veteran, Robert was drafted and served with the United States Army Transportation Corps and was stationed in Germany as Military Police during the Korean Conflict. He also worked over 8 years for the American Forces Network (AFN) in Frankfurt Germany which serviced all of the United States Armed Forces in Europe. Robert would later become the owner and operator of Zeller Travel Agency, specializing in group travel, where he would retire after working in the business for over 30 years. He and his family enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing and many other outdoor activities. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lancaster for many years where he sang in the choir and volunteered as cantor. He was also a proud member of the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra and his most memorable moment was singing Carmina Burana at Carnegie Hall in New York. Robert was an active member of the Lancaster Sertoma Club where he served as Past President and was honored with the Gold Coat. He also served as the Bar-be-que Chairman. Robert is survived by his loving wife Pat, and their four children: son Robert (wife Sue), son Stephen, daughter Nadine Washuta (husband Ken) and son David (wife Deb). Robert had ten grandchildren: Nicole Zeller, Kayla Resh (husband Mike), Ryan Zeller, Abigail Zeller, Miriam Zeller, Joanna Zeller, Natalie Zeller, Andrew Washuta (fiancé Seneca Thornley), Harry Washuta, Nick Washuta. Robert is blessed to have one great grandchild on the way (Resh). He was preceded in death by his brother, John Zeller, III and two sisters, Julia Prosser and Mary Lois Horn. Pop Pop, as he was known to all his grandchildren, would entertain them with his stories from his life growing up on a farm. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren at the zoo, sporting events, Longs Park, York Fair, and catching critters down at Muddy Run! Friends and family are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 1, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 Saint Joseph Street, Lancaster. The family will receive guests at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, 170 Charles Road, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory of Robert P Zeller Sr. to Wounded Warrior Project or St Joseph Church. To donate online for Wounded Warriors, go to: supportwwp.org/welcome Or donate to St Joseph Catholic Church, 440 Saint Joseph Street, Lancaster in memory of Robert P Zeller Sr.

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