Don Zehnder Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Don Zehnder of Jefferson City, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 31, 2026 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Don Zehnder to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his mother Veta Allen Zehnder (Silver); his brother Frederick Zehnder; his wives, Lillian Mae Orr and Edna; and his son-in-law Brad Brester.
He is survived by: his father Lawrence Filmore; his children, Pamela Johnson (Rick) of Springfield, Randall Zehnder (Donna) of St. Charles and Kenna Brester of Jefferson City; his stepdaughters, Diana Trigg of Jefferson City and Linda Lock (David) of Melbourne; his grandchildren, Justin Hall (Julie), Bryan Zehnder, Miranda Patel (Mohit), Amber Mantle (Kris), Derek Brester (Cassy) and Cara Wulff (Corey); and his stepgrandchildren, Jeff Trigg (Kelly), Holly Linhardt (Jonathan), Joseph Lock (Sarah) and Eric Lock (Nadia). He is also survived by 15 great grandchildren; 4 step greatgrandchildren; and one step great-great grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Shriners Children's Hospital, Attn: Shriners Children's, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394, St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Wesley United Methodist Church, 2727 Wesley St., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
