Richard J. Zellmer Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard J. Zellmer of Ripon, Wisconsin, who passed away on May 12, 2026 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard J. Zellmer to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Zellmer and Emma Zellmer (Blado) of Tomah, WI; his parents-in-law, Rueben and Esther Roscovius (Berg); and his siblings, DeVere "John" Zellmer (Celeste), Evelyn Zellmer, William Zellmer (Gwen), Leila Bernhardt (Dorwin), Elsie "Lois" Kroeger (Darwin "Doc"), Darrel "Jake" Zellmer (Nancy), Charles Zellmer and John Lydon.
He is survived by: his wife Janet Zellmer (Roscovius); his children, Tim Zellmer (Diane), Elizabeth Zellmer and Christine Engel; his grandchildren, Grant, Ben Zellmer, Leila, Luke and Isaiah Engel; and his sister Carolyn Lydon. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Mt Zion Lutheran Church (307 Mt Zion Dr, Ripon, WI 54971). A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location. The military honors will be held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Ripon Education Foundation (https://riponeducationfoundation.org), P.O. Box 395, Ripon, WI 54971.
