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Zoltan Herman Obituary

ZOLTAN HERMAN SR., 70, of Fort Wayne, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, at St. Joe Medical Center. Born Mar. 7, 1933, in Tok Hungary, he was owner of Zoli's Restaurant, for 42 years. Surviving are two daughters, Judy (Bob) Archibald and Kathy (Ronnie) Begley, both of Fort Wayne; two sons, Zoltan Herman Jr. of Fort Wayne and Karcsi (Sharon) Herman of Avilla; mother of his children, Anna Herman Rowe of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Stephanie Herman, Zoltan Herman III, Samantha Herman, Dayton Ruch, Charles Garrett Begley and Zachary Riedorf; two brothers, Gyula Herman and Laszlo Herman, both of Hungary and two sisters, Rozsika Takacs and Jutka Porok, both of Hungary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lajos and Ilona (Vanyi) Herman. Service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home Winchester Road Chapel, with Pastor Albert Keller officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to service Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials to The Diabetes Association.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2003.

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John Leckie

January 31, 2024

When I was going to college in the 80s, Zolis was my go to place to eat with girlfriend. I always loved the food. But my best memory is stopping by and getting fresh baked bread after my night shift. That bread was the best...even better at 6am. I post this 35 years after I graduated from college.

angy zurzolo-mcsweeney

December 22, 2003

Just wanted you all to know you are in my thoughts daily. You are like family to me and I remember when my dad died Kuty was right there to make sure I had eaten. ( I sure miss those days when we seen each other daily)Let's keep in touch. Please!!!!!!!!!!! Let me know if you need anything. Love and Hugs!

Vic Bond

December 15, 2003

Zoli, my friend, I will miss you.

Lou Mowan

December 15, 2003

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of such a well known person and a great guy willing to feed anyone who needed it and couldn't pay! I lived in Fort Wayne for 50 years and ate at several of Zoli's restaurants many, many times. My children still live there and will miss it now. I don't know anyone who did not like Zoli!

Leon & Pat Wolfe

December 14, 2003

We send our condolences to the family. We, along with our 3 children, Dawn, Dean and Carla all

were patrons of Zoli's restaurant and ate a many of his pizza's.

Sorry of Zoli's passing as he and his restaurant will be missed. We live in Florida now, but our children still live in Ft Wayne and still had enjoyed his food. Leon is a retired police officer from Ft Wayne.

Leon & Pat Wolfe

December 14, 2003

We send our condolences to the family. We, along with our 3 children, Dawn, Dean and Carla all

were patrons of Zoli's restaurant and ate a many of his pizza's.

Sorry of Zoli's passing as he and his restaurant will be missed. We live in Florida now, but our children still live in Ft Wayne and still had enjoyed his food.

Barb Scott

December 14, 2003

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know my prayers are

with you and your family. Brian & Terri also sends their condolences.

Let me know how you are doing.

Love Barb

Bora Keresi

December 14, 2003

May your family find find confort in each other.

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