Judith A. (Smith) Zoellner

Judith A. Zoellner, 84, formerly of Sandusky, OH, and raising her family in nearby Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, October 11, 2024. She is now celebrating her birthday in eternal glory in Heaven. She was residing in Cerenity Senior Care in White Bear Lake, MN for 2 years after moving to Lino Lakes, MN in November of 2019 to live with her daughter.

She was born on October 11, 1940, in St. Joseph, MO to Neil and Grace (Rouse) Smith. She came to live in Sandusky with her Aunt Ruth and Uncle Paul Schultz when she was eight after her mother passed away.

Judy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother to her family. She worked several years as a bookkeeper and was the longtime secretary at Calvary Temple in downtown Sandusky, but her greatest passion was serving the Lord and her family, friends, and the church.  She taught Sunday School for many years to kids who loved “Grandma Judy.” She loved to sing in the choir and in groups, performing solos, duets, and even trios. For several years, she shared her gift portraying Mary, the mother of Jesus, to different groups. She loved to tell others about the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

She was, along with her husband Ronnie, a member of the Sandusky Church of the Nazarene, and a member of the Sandusky Lions Club participating in many community projects. Judy had a servant’s heart and blessed many with her beautiful smile, kind words, and sharing God’s love.

She is survived by her daughter, Ruth (Scott) Crump of Lino Lakes, MN; 2 sons, Bob (Lilly) Zoellner of Thonotosassa, FL, and David Zoellner of Green Cove Springs, FL; 7 grandchildren: Evan Crump, Eric (Arianna) Crump, Andrew (Kirah) Zoellner, Josh (Kiara) Zoellner, Morgan Zoellner, Wesley Zoellner, and Danielle Zoellner, as well as 6 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Zoellner in 2007; her son William Zoellner in 1984, and her parents.

Friends may call from 1:00 pm until the Lions Club Memorial Service and Celebration of Life at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in the Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. Rev. Paul Bushhorn will officiate. Following the Celebration of Life, the family welcomes family and friends to stay and share memories until 4:00 pm. The burial will be in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron next to her husband, Ron and son, Bill at a later date.

Memorial contributions in honor of Judy may be made to the Erie County Fund for the Blind, Sandusky Lions Club, P.O. Box 613, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.

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