Edward J. Zeller

Edward Joseph Zeller, 58, of Wausau, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, after a battle with Pancreatic cancer.

Ed was born November 25, 1962, in Arcadia, to Daniel and Connie Zeller. Ed grew up in the Hale/Pleasantville area, and graduated from Whitehall Memorial High School in 1981. After graduation, Ed worked various jobs and moved to the Wausau area in the late 90s. Leading up to his illness, Ed worked for Bonded Transportation Solutions.

Ed loved playing fast and slow pitch softball, where he played for the Pleasantville Lions and Hotel Tap of Independence, as a catcher. Ed was also an avid bowler…and a great one, winning numerous awards. He enjoyed bowling at Club Midway in Independence and then found a few allies in Wausau where he bowled two nights a week and weekends.

Ed is survived by his children: Jennifer (Seth) Benedict and Cameron Zeller (fiance Lexi Raatz); grandchildren: Brynn and Zayne Benedict; his mother, Connie Zeller; sisters: Barb (Basil) Fredrickson , Debbie (Dan) Baxter, Cindy Zeller, Sharon Johnson, Karen Zeller (Dan Elliott); brothers: Jeff (Kim) Zeller and Scott Zeller (Rita Robl); and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Ed was preceded in death by his father, Daniel; nephew, Andrew Pronschinske; grandparents: Edward and Margaret Lisowski, Roman and Minnie Sobotta; uncles: Robert, Mike, John Lisowski and Mike Allensworth; aunts: Mary Bautch, Jane Thomas and Cathy Lisowski.

Our family would like to thank Interim Healthcare and Hospice for all their care, concern and thoughtfulness at our time of need. Also, John J. Buettgen Funeral Home for everything he has helped us with.

We would also like to say thank you to all of Ed’s wonderful friends and family for all their help, support, and for talking and replying to his words, “Good Morning “ that he sent out everyday until he could no longer.

Per Ed’s wishes there will be no service.