Tom "Rat" Vollrath

my thoughts and prayers to you all. tom was a very good friend of mine, ive known him for so many yrs seems like a life time. he was very good at his drawings. this man was very kind and giving, never did i ever have to be afraid if he was around, like my big brother he always looked out for me.im going to miss you so much tom. you will forever be in my thoughts,i will miss you my dear friend. when i come to zelie i will still always look for you my friend,and say hi.

Doug, Bob, Dee....deepest sympathy from myself and Kathy. Tommy was a great kid and I had a lot of fun with him. Sorry to hear of his passing. with love

I know most people in Zelienople knew Tom as "Rat". In school people talked about him stuff that went on and all. Most of the people had NO idea who we were talking about, but you know everyone who lived in Zelie knew exactly who we were talking about. I personally did not know this man. It would have been a nice opportunity. I have walked past him and exchanged a few hellos every now and then but for the most part he was just a close person to the whole community. Everyone in Zelie WILL miss...

Tommy was my pal for many years, since high school. He was more of a talented artist then anyone ever realized. He was never to busy to extend a helping hand when you needed it. I'll miss running in to him when I'm back home. My deepest sympathy to the whole Vollrath family.

Boyhood friend Though I only saw him on occasion while staying with my grandmother. He always was a friend through later years, on chance running into him. Many fond memories will remain with me.

A sad good-bye to a friend.

I am so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I have know Tom what seems to be forever. Tom was very talented, sweet, caring, helpful, ambitious, and always had hope and a smile. Tom had touched a lot of lives in our town and will always be remembered. I remember a lot of fun times I had with Tom. I along with a lot of others will miss Tom. I can honestly say I cared a lot for Tom and he meant a lot to me.

Doug....so very sorry to hear of your brother's death.

We can not believe the talent that Tom had. You will truely be missed by all. This is a terrible shocking time for our whole community. You will be in our prayers.