"I WILL NEVER FORGET MY COUSIN.IM GRATEFUL I WAS ABLE TO MEET HIS SON.ALSO IM GRATEFUL I WAS ABLE TO TALK WITH DANNY AND TELL HIM I LOVED HIM.HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MARY LOU ZOLLARS FORREST"
In loving memory of
Dan Zollars
January 7, 2011
Daniel Patrick Zollars died on January 7, 2011 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha following a long illness.
Born on October 19, 1951 in Riverdale, Maryland, Dan was the third child of William Frank and Marie (Hoffman) Zollars. Dan's early years were spent in Kentland, Franklin Manor, and Harwood, Maryland.
During his senior year of high school, Dan's parents moved from Harwood. So Dan could graduate with friends, the Daniel McCafferty family welcomed him into their home for his senior year. Dan graduated in 1969 from Southern Senior High School in Harwood, Maryland.
Following graduation, Dan worked at Montgomery Ward until enlisting in the Army in 1971. Dan served as a welder in Germany and was discharged in 1974.
Dan and Amy Mullison of Shenandoah were married on June 20, 1974 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland; later that year they moved to Shenandoah. Dan and Amy had two children, "Darling daughter" Phoebe Jo and Samuel "Sammy" Patrick.
Through the years, Dan was employed by Farmaster, Nishna Valley Lumber, Eaton Corporation, United Building Supply, Nebel Construction, and as an independent roofer and carpenter.
Dan spent many hours in his "shop and pool room" in solitude, and with friend. Always creative and hardworking, Dan made many improvements to his home and worked hard to maintain it for his family's comfort and security.
Dan devoted many hours to the completion and maintenance of the Wabash Trace. Dan believed that the time and energy he spent volunteering on the Wabash Trace ensured that future generations would also find renewal of spirit in the beauty and peace of nature.
Each Memorial Day, Dan helped put up the flags at Rose Hill Cemetery. He looked forward to this yearly ritual as a time to enjoy company of his fellow veterans and honor his father's WW II Naval service.
Dan frequently turned to his aunt, Sister Mary Louise Zollars, for counsel and spiritual advice. Aunt Mary Lou's gentle guidance helped to confirm and strengthen Dan's personal faith.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents and brother Lewis Zollars. He is survived by his wife, daughter Phoebe Pittman and husband Robert of Charles City, IA and son Sam Zollars of Cedars Falls, IA; grandchildren Zadie Isabella and Fiona Mae Pittman; sister Donna Kay Zollars of Cumberland, MD; brother William Zollars and wife Pat of Manassas, VA; sister-in-law Sue Zollars of Elkridge, MD; special friends Dennis McCafferty, Andrew Hartge, Elmo' many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Tributes
"My thoughts and prayers for the Zolloars family...My husband worked with Dan many years ago on the Trace, and when we got married back in 2009 we rented Isac Walton and met and talked with him for some time. He will be missed by so many. Again I am so sorry for you loss."
"Amy, Even though I haven't met you or any of your family, I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. (My Mother was "Milly" Armstrong, so your Mother and I are first cousins)."
"I'm so sorry to hear of this loss. I always enjoyed seeing Dan at the Trace. He was a great asset to the community. He was a great man in general. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers."
"I'm so sorry to hear of this loss. I always enjoyed seeing Dan at the Trace. He was a great asset to the community. He was a great man in general. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers."
"Phoebe, Rob and Family I as so sorry to hear about your father, please know that I am praying for all of you. Cherish the memories you have together. God Bless, Kim"
"Amy & family Lee & I are so very sorry to hear about Dan passing, Aunt Mary Lou sent me an e mail this am. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Love Lee & Betty (Zollars) Harkey"
"Hello - I worked for Dan in the summer of 1987 roofing around the Shenandoah area. I was between my freshman and sophomore years of college at Iowa State. I have fond memories of that summer. Dan treated me as an adult. He spoke directly to me and expected a lot out of me. That was something that I didn't always get in my home town as a young adult. Dan would make fun of me the few times I bumped into him over the years. I called Dan "sir" out of respect to an elder. I don't think he was used to this or liked it, but we laughed about it after the fact. I was sorry to hear Dan was so ill, and was surprised by his appearance when I saw him during Ragbrai in 2010. I hope he finds rest and peace. Dan and all of his family are in my prayers. Keith Franzen Northbrook, IL"
"My condolences are with the family at this time of need. I will always have fond memories of Danny growing up on vacation at his parents house. He will live in my heart forever."
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the good Lord be with you and your family in the upcoming days of your beloved and I will always remember Dan as a very caring man who careed about his family and friends. Sincerly in Christ, Diane Mullenberg"
"We are so sorry to hear of Dans passing. We have such fun memories of the Haunted Trace and all the years we have known him. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family "
"Amy, Phoebe, Sam and the Mullison family. In the years that I knew Dan, he was fun to be around and easy going. I've missed seeing him around town, but I do have nothing but pleasant memories of him. He worked for Joe when I had my garage expanded. May Dan be in eternal rest, and may you all find peace in God's love of Dan's passing."
"Mere words never seem adequate at times like these. Our prayers are with you all. May you find the peace and comfort of the Lord in the days to come. Your long time neighbors, the Widgers"
"I am so sorry to learn of Dan's untimely death. He was so much fun...What a lively character. I will remember, with much happiness, the years I spent with him helping on the Wabach Trace's Haunted Hayrack Rides. What a truly great guy. I will miss him. Godspeed."
"Thoughts and prayers for you and your family"
"My heart goes out to you guys. I just wanted you to know you all are in my prayers and thoughts today. Wishing you comfort and strength through the days to come. With Sympathy, Sue"
"My sympathy to Amy, Phoebe, Sam and all of the family. I am thinking of you."
"I am so so sorry Am..i talked to him not long ago at Cenex and he was joking with me..i am sure going to miss him"
"Sorry to hear of Dan's Passing. I met Dan when I was on the SWINT board years ago. May God comfort his family and friends at this time."