Thursday, July 1, 2010

Dr. Jerry Lee Zell

Dr. Jerry Lee Zell 68 of Greenville went to be with our Lord and Savior at Rest Haven Nursing Home after a short illness. He was born November 14, 1941. Jerry is survived by his wife of 49 years Rosemary (Spitler) Zell of Greenville, 2 daughters, Teresa Unthank and husband Robert Unthank of West Manchester, Deb Summers of Greenville, 5 grandchildren Jonathan, Brittany, Jake, Unthank of West Manchester, Daulton, Kate Summers of Greenville, 2 sisters Rosemary Kramer and husband Carl of Arcanum, Diane Rose and husband Dennis of Huber Heights, 1 brother Charles Zell and wife Kelly. His parents and one brother preceded him in death. Jerry has been a preacher for 45 years, during his time of ministries he pastored 6 churches and started 2 Christian Schools. He went on 2 mission trips to Jamaica, and the Philippines. He also ran 5 Honolulu Marathons from age 55-60. His grandchilren were the love of his life. He enjoyed life and had a smile in everything he did. Services will be July 10 at 10:00 am at the Lighthouse Christian Center of Greenville Ohio. Family will receive visitors 1 hour before service starts. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice. Services entrusted to Storch Braund Funeral Home of New Madison. Condolences may be sent to the family at storchbraundfuneralhome.com.