Dr. Lawrence S. Zeller Obituary (1933 - 2016)

Dr. Lawrence Steven Zeller East Lansing formerly of Eaton Rapids Passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at age 82. Born August 4, 1933 to Anthony and Justine Zeller in Ecorse, Michigan. Larry honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Leyte and USS Staten Island during the Korean War. He subsequently received his undergraduate from Eastern Michigan University and his Doctorate from the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry. Larry moved to Eaton Rapids and opened his practice, where he continued to serve the community as a dentist for over 20 years. While in Eaton Rapids he served on the school board from 1968-1980, was a member of the St. Peter Catholic Church and the Eaton Rapids Rotary Club. After retiring from his practice in Eaton Rapids, Dr. Zeller moved to Marquette, Michigan where he worked as a dentist at the K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base and then to Green Bay where he worked at the Dental Associates. Finally in 1997 Larry retired, again, and enjoyed his retirement, with his wife, Emma-Jean, in Green Valley, Arizona. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Bob (Irene) Zeller; and brother-in-law, Joe Caruso. Surviving is his wife, Emma-Jean Zeller; his children, Pamela (Rich) Drake, Nadine (Chris Dullin) Zeller, Steve (Arthur Leslie) Zeller, Tony (Ashley) Zeller, Philip (Angelina) Zeller, Julia (Kevin) Lyle, Jim Blood, Laura Blood; sisters, Claudia (Bob) Byron, Judy Caruso as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family. A visitation celebrating Larry's life will be held from 4-8 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel with a time to share memories starting at 6:00 pm. To send memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com