In Memory Of
Melvin L. Zeller
1934
2022
Melvin L. Zeller
May 6, 1934 — August 24, 2022
Melvin L. Zeller 88 Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022.
Melvin was born May 6, 1934 in Keats, Kansas. The son of Kenneth and Lois (Howe) Zeller. He graduated from Onaga High School.
He served in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot during the Korean War.
He was employed by Santa Fe Railroad as an accountant, retired in 1989. He also farmed most of his life.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 400, Topeka.
Melvin married Wanda Lee Huff (deceased), Gail Zeller (deceased). Survivors include son, Steven (Carolyn) Zeller, Topeka; daughter, Karen (Steve) Crump, Abilene; Colleen (Mark) Rine, Topeka; John David Hermesmann, Jefferson Hill, PA; grandchildren, Stacy, Abilene; David, Abilene; Lisa, Salina; Melanie, Topeka; Andrew, Olathe; Savanna, Overland Park; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Lois Zeller; brother, Glen Zeller; sister, Velma Sanders.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Melvin's life will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and a reception will follow the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society of Topeka, 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604-3720.
Melvin's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled time. Click Here to view the service
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
Melvin was born May 6, 1934 in Keats, Kansas. The son of Kenneth and Lois (Howe) Zeller. He graduated from Onaga High School.
He served in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot during the Korean War.
He was employed by Santa Fe Railroad as an accountant, retired in 1989. He also farmed most of his life.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 400, Topeka.
Melvin married Wanda Lee Huff (deceased), Gail Zeller (deceased). Survivors include son, Steven (Carolyn) Zeller, Topeka; daughter, Karen (Steve) Crump, Abilene; Colleen (Mark) Rine, Topeka; John David Hermesmann, Jefferson Hill, PA; grandchildren, Stacy, Abilene; David, Abilene; Lisa, Salina; Melanie, Topeka; Andrew, Olathe; Savanna, Overland Park; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Lois Zeller; brother, Glen Zeller; sister, Velma Sanders.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Melvin's life will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and a reception will follow the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society of Topeka, 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604-3720.
Melvin's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled time. Click Here to view the service
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Melvin L. Zeller, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, September 1, 2022
6:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Celebration of Life
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Reception
Thursday, September 1, 2022
7:30 - 9:30 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
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