Fredrick "Fred" L. Zeller

Fredrick L. “Fred” Zeller, 86, of Holton, KS, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. He was born May 14, 1939 in Valley Falls, KS, the son of Charles Pete and Mae E. (Coleman) Zeller.

Fred graduated from Denison High School in 1957. He worked for Goodyear Tire Company in many departments for over 43 1/2 years; retiring in 2002.

He was a member of the Denison Builders 4-H Club, Pleasant Valley Rustlers 4-H Club and Local Rubber Union #307.

Fred married Lois Y. Lutz on June 7, 1959 in Mayetta, KS. They celebrated over 67 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Lois of the home; son, David Zeller of Farmington, NM; daughter, Deb Zeller of Rockford, TN; 5 grandchildren, Joni Wardowsky, Parker Zeller (Riley), Dieter Zeller, Chris Eshom and David Heideman and 4 great-grandchildren, Cameron, Mia, Bodhi and Octavia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Mae Zeller; son, Dan Zeller; grandson, Cooper Zeller and sister, Mary Stevens.

Per Fred’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2026 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be given to the Cooper Zeller Memorial or Jackson County 4-H c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.