July 22, 1936 - January 23, 2012

Zeller, John D. Of Sussex passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2012 at the age of 75.

Husband and companion of Mary. Father of Dennis (Sandi) McClary, Deanna (Randy) Stenglein, Julie (Don) Carranza, Laura (Bryan) Ruud, Lisa McClary and Kathie (Craig) Pearce. Grandpa of 7. Great-grandpa of 8.

Brother of Vanda (Penn) Post of Newport Beach, CA. Brother-in-law of Margie Craig, Preceded in death by son, Michael McClary, grandson Michael Flanagan, and brother-in-law Kenny Craig.

Visitation will be Saturday January 28, 2012 at THE FUNERAL HOME from 1 p.m. until his Memorial Service at 3 p.m.

The family would like to thank the Rescue Squad of Sussex for their support and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Sussex Methodist church or to the American Heart or Cancer Association would be greatly appreciated. John retired from A.O. Smith Corp. and Tower Automotive after 36 years of service.

Editor's Note: This obituary was provided by Schmidt & Bartlet funeral home.