Jack Zeller

 John “Jack” Zeller, 75, of Carbondale, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (January 7, 2025) at his home.

 Born February 8, 1949 in Paxico, Kansas, Jack was the son of Dominic and Geraldine (Freeby) Zeller. He married Sandra Clare “Sandy” Taggart on July 27, 1968 in St. Marys, Kansas. She preceded him in death on December 15, 2005.

 Faith was important in Jack’s life. He had been an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Paxico where he had served on the Board and was a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. 

 An avid hunter, fisherman and playing pitch and blackjack with this friends and family. Jack also enjoyed traveling and watching NHRA racing. Family was most important to Jack and he loved being active with his children and grandchildren’s activities. Jack was very outgoing, always ready to help others who were in need. He will be remembered as “one who never knew a stranger”.

 Jack was employed in the IT Department for Payless Shoes for over 25 years until his retirement. He then began work in construction and with his son, founded D J’s Loading Service until his second retirement.

 Survivors include two children, Dallas Zeller of Topeka, KS and Dana Zeller (Fiance’, Aaron Heimbuck) of Bismarck, N. D.; six grandchildren, Faith Zeller, Hadley Zeller, Joseph Dillen, Cadance Dillen, Paul Dillen and Isabella Dillen; a great grandchild, Oliver Dillen; three brothers, Daryl Zeller (Dona) of Bartlesville, OK, Kenny Zeller of Omaha, NE and Ray Zeller (Alice) of Mayetta, KS; a sister, Trudy Palenske of Lenexa, KS; a sister in law, Sharon Zeller of Hutchinson, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

 Jack was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Thomas Zeller and David Zeller (Judy); a sister, Karen Honan; and a brother in law, Ray Palenske.

  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday morning (January 22, 2025) at 10:30 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newbury with Fr. Swamy Nannam officiating. Cremation will follow the Mass and a private inurnment will be held at a later date in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

  Visitation will be held Tuesday evening (January 21, 2025) from 4:00 to 7:00 at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. A Rosary Service will be Tuesday evening at 7:00 at the funeral home.

  Memorials are suggested and checks may be made payable to the Jack Zeller Memorial Fund and those may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.