Tom "Rat" Vollrath

Tom Vollrath Obituary

Tom 'Rat' Vollrath
Tom "Rat" Vollrath, 51, of Zelienople, died Wednesday at his home.
Born June 6, 1956, in Ellwood City, he was self-employed in lawn care service, and he assisted many business owners in Zelienople. He enjoyed drawing and bicycles, and he loved animals.
He is survived by his father, Robert C. Vollrath, and his wife, De of Zelienople; his brother, Douglas Charles Vollrath of Evans City; a stepbrother, Mark Vollrath; and a stepsister, Melissa Richards and her husband, Keith.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Schaudt.
VOLLRATH - Friends of Tom "Rat" Vollrath, who died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Boylan Funeral Home, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.
Memorial donations may be made to Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053.
Online condolences and directions at www.boylanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Butler Eagle from Sep. 7 to Sep. 9, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Tom Vollrath

13 Entries

arlena (nesbitt) mccoy

September 21, 2007

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.

Jolly Stevens

September 18, 2007

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

Zelie Resident A.

September 16, 2007

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 you "rat" you made the town what it is. RIP<3

Judy Witzel

September 11, 2007

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.

Andy Plummer

September 10, 2007

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.

Katie

September 10, 2007

A sad good-bye to a friend.

Marcy B

September 9, 2007

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.

Jeannie (Wagner) Grace

September 8, 2007

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

The Community

September 8, 2007

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.

Jessie Myers

September 7, 2007

I'm very sorry for your family's loss! I grew up in Zelienople and Rat was a friend of my dad's and became one of mine too. Anytime that I saw him he made sure I knew he was looking out for me! He was a very nice and talented person and it's sad that his life was cut so short! He will be missed and forever remembered! There was no one else quite like him!

JANICE MYERS

September 7, 2007

It's been quite a few years since I last saw Tommy. He led a tough life but he always had a smile and a friendly hello anytime I ran into him. I'm sure he's in the best place he could have ever dreamt of now.

September 7, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Flo Spellman

September 7, 2007

Popeye so sorry to hear of the loss of tom you are in our prayers

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