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Jacob Michael "Jake" Zeller

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Jacob Zeller Obituary

Zeller, Jacob Jake Michael 24, of St. Louis, Missouri. Baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, December 8, 2013. He attended St. Jerome School, and he graduated from Trinity Catholic High School in 2008. He graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia, where he majored in Psychology and minored in Marketing. Jake is survived by his parents, Stephen and Kathleen; his brother, Stephen (Ryan Waymire); his sister, Jenna (Duke) Koeller; his twin brother, Samuel (Missy Exely); and his nephews, Niko, Gus, and Louie. He also leaves his maternal grandparents, Michael and Katherine Messmer; his paternal step-grandfather Hilary Schmittzehe; and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Jake was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Russell Zeller and Mary Schmittzehe. Services: Visitation 3:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12th at Hutchens Mortuary. Procession from Hutchens Mortuary 9:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13 for 10 a.m. Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Burial to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jake Zeller Memorial Fund C/O US Bank.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Jacob Zeller

18 Entries

December 16, 2013

I am so sorry for a loss that young We will keep him in our prayers

Pam Royalty

December 15, 2013

So sad for your family..I only knew him for a few months...sad

Cindy O'Rourke - Hoormann

December 14, 2013

Dear Kathy & Steve I was so sad to hear about your loss. Please know that you are all in my prayers!

Andrew Lickenbrock

December 13, 2013

I always looked forward to seeing Jake. He made the room burst with laughers and the people around him better. I don't think you can say that about many people. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

Tami Krueger

December 13, 2013

Jakey Poo it has been 3 days since I got the news. I still think I am in shock! I am so heartbroken I won't be able to come say goodbye. You always knew how to make me smile and laugh even when I was pissed off at the world. I am so sad that our time as friends wasn't longer. I would give anything to be sipping on fireball making fun of everyone including ourselves. :) we will meet again my friend until then you will never be forgotten and always remembered in my head and my heart..... Watch over me in heaven as you did on earth. You are truly a once in a lifetime friend. xoxo

Pam Jackson

December 12, 2013

To my friend Jake, I will always love and miss yOU. I am so brokenhearted I will never get to see those amazing blue eyes again. I will think of yOU every single time I sit on my patio. I will always wish I would see yOU walking by with that beautiful smile. I wOUld give anything to hear yOU laugh just one more time. I feel honored to know yOU and yOUr amazing family. I am praying for yOU and yOUr family. I am in contact with yOUr family and plan on staying in contact with them. Always know if they need anything, I will be there for them. I must say if yOU would have yelled a little bit lOUder, I cOUld have won the Halloween costume contest as a pregnant nun!! Dance with Jesus and sing with the angels, Jake, yOU are now home.

Pam Jackson

December 12, 2013

Joe Sendobry

December 12, 2013

Steve and Kathy, I am so sorry for the loss of your son, Jake. I wish that I could deflect the pain you must be feeling away from you. But I promise to pray for you and your family to receive the strength you need from God to help you through. Peace

December 12, 2013

This is Kathy Carroll. I am a former teacher of Jake's. I was at St. Jerome's until about 2002. I am very sorry for your loss and remember Jake, his brother and sister fondly. Just know that you are in my prayers.

Zak Kelly

December 12, 2013

I was never a "cool kid" in high school. I tried going to parties and social events, but never seemed to fit in. I know Jake, as well as Sam, through mutual friends. We met on more than a few occasions. I can honestly say that Jake and Sam were lifesavers in highschool. Every "party" I went to where I felt uninvited, they were the first people to make me feel welcome. Jake and Sam's smiles lit up the room. They always were the happiest, most content people at the party. They never put anyone down or made anybody feel unwelcome or disliked. I have never met anybody as accepting in my life as they were. Honestly, as little as I knew Jake, I have been in tears for days knowing he is no longer with us. It breaks my heart to know that such a loving, caring human being is no longer with us. But, I know his passion and love will live on throughout us all. Jake, you touched so many people in your life. Everybody is thankful to have known you and to have been around you. My thoughts go out to the Zeller family. When I hated everybody around me in highschool for being judgmental, biased, juvenile, and ignorant, Jake and Sam Zeller were always the game changers. You two showed us all what it is like to be an amazing, caring, charismatic people. And to just be alive and live life to its fullest. Sam, I hope you live on and carry the tradition of being an amazing friend, brother, cousin, etc. I will never forget the way Jake and Sam made me feel accepted, liked and appreciated. I am still in disbelief. I have poured many drinks "for Jake" the past few nights. Many more will be poured. May his spirit, his life, his inspiration to others, and his personality live on. Long live Jake Zeller. Rest In Peace my friend.

p.s. I'm crying my eyes out as I write this. Love you Jake, rest in peace.

Ken Jones

December 11, 2013

I had not known Jake for very long, but I could tell he was a fine young man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this very difficult time. I am proud to have known him.

Ken Jones

December 11, 2013

Although I had not known Jake for very long, he was truly a fine young man. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends during this difficult time. I am proud to have known him.

Dianne Sayban Rehagen

December 11, 2013

Steve & Kathy, Jenna, Steve, & Sam
I am so terribly sorry for the loss of Jake. There are no words I can even express at this time to ease the pain. When Michelle & I found out Monday morning not one second has gone by that you were not in our prayers and our heart.
With sincere love and prayers,
Dianne Sayban Rehagen

Angie Bisesi Key

December 11, 2013

When I received the news about Jake, my heart sank. Our family knows this loss too well. There are no words that I can say to make any of you feel better but please know that we are here for you and please rely on family and friends to get you through this very difficult time. Jake will always be in your hearts. We are praying for God's grace and strength for all of you.
Lots of love,
The Bisesi/Key Families

December 11, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. May this promise comfort your family. Isaiah 57:15

Diane Whitney Goolsby

December 11, 2013

Steve and Kathy, My heart breaks for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

December 11, 2013

Dear Steve, Kathy and Family, There are no words to express our sorrow for you at this time. We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. Please know that you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, Jennifer and Tom Buchholz

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