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for Paul Zellner
Paul and Steve Gregory heading into the 1985 PCA picnic at Hunsicker's Grove
Steve Gerhard
March 20, 2025
Pat Chambers
March 11, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Pat & Crystal
Tony and Lil
February 5, 2025
Tony
February 5, 2025
Paul, you were my buddy always there. Rest in peace. Paul
Tony Taveras neighbor
February 5, 2025
Our deepest, condolence. Paul was a great friend. a great neighbor..
rest in peace
Scotty H.
February 1, 2025
Heart of gold and always looking to lend a laugh. You will be missed by many!
Gary Hogstrom
January 31, 2025
I miss him.
Laurie Hanson
January 30, 2025
I am so glad that I had the opportunity to be with you on Friday and Sunday before you passed. I was able to say "I love you" one more time before you left. I tell you, Stacy and Alanna were right there at your side the whole time, watching your every move and holding your hand while doing so. I miss you.
Mike Kuhns
January 30, 2025
Paul was a good hard working man with good heart and one of the few son-in-law that my dad liked may god bless his son and the family
Kendra Link
January 30, 2025
Paul and I go back many years. He's been a very close friend. I would trust my life in his hands. We had so many laughs, and good times. I learned a lot from Paul. He would correct my vocabulary at times its not can I its may I. I loved Paul like my big brother. I would stay over many nights he made me feel safe. This one hurts losing I don't know how ill make it without him. It breaks my heart to see him go. My condolences to the family. ¥ I LOVE YOU PAUL. ♡ YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY LOVE KENDRA
Randy Kohler
January 29, 2025
Some years ago Paul would help Lee and I install oil burners and tanks when he was laid off. He was strong as an ox and had a heart of gold! Always remember him saying mid afternoon that he was ready to go home and have “ a few cold ones” ! Rest in peace my friend.
Saturday nights
January 29, 2025
Stacy (Zellner) Dreher
January 29, 2025
As many of you reading this know, Paul had a way of making everyone feel special in his own unique way. So many of you meant the world to him, even if he didn’t always say it outright. “I love you” wasn’t something he said often, but he showed it in the ways that mattered—whether it was slipping you some money when you needed it, mowing your lawn, weed-whacking, or just showing up when you least expected it but needed him the most.
For the last ten years, since my dad passed, he stepped in without hesitation—more than just my uncle, he was my best friend, my second father, my kids’ fill-in grandparent, and my greatest confidant. Our family wasn’t exactly “normal,” but we were family, and through all the chaos, he was a constant—always there, always dependable, always himself.
I’ll miss the funny jokes—the way he’d say his head wasn’t just for good looks, it was for brains too. Or how he used to write “Paul Brain” in elementary school because he couldn’t spell Brian. His laughter was contagious, and the memories we shared will stay with me forever. I’ll miss our Friday nights, our Saturday dinner adventures, the deep talks about life, the stories about my dad when he was little, and how his older brothers "taught him to be bad" (haha, Uncle Larry). I’ll miss our vacations, our holiday dinner cook-offs, and playing whale at the beach. Most of all, I’m going to miss your 3+ times a day calls to me—checking in, telling a joke, or just seeing what I was up to.
He always accepted me for exactly who I was, and I did the same for him. There was never any need to change each other—we just understood one another. That’s what made our bond so special. Thank you for choosing me and my kids to be by your side and for allowing us to honor you by taking care of you in your final days and hours. That was a privilege I/we will never forget.
Give my dad and sister a great big hug from me. Enjoy your scooter rides and vodka tonics—I know you’re living it up.
I love you, and I’ll miss you more than words can say.
A special thanks to the friends who have checked in on me after losing Uncle. Just know you guys meant the world to him—Jonsey, Laurie, Lucky, Jimmy, Cuz Danny, and so many others I haven’t named. Your kindness and support mean everything.
Alanna Young
January 29, 2025
This one’s a tough one 10 years ago, when my grampy, Paul’s brother, Wayne passed away. Well, my uncle Paul stepped in and became my second grandpa. He was always there for me and my siblings, through thick and thin. He never missed a chance to see us. We were his whole world, and then some. He saw Calista, Briella, and myself as shining lights in the darkness, capable of no wrongdoing. As the days got darker for him, my mom and I were by his side in his final days. As he held my hand for many years, guiding me through life’s challenges, I held his hand when he needed me. In the last hours, I played with his hair and held his hand when he needed mine the most. When the time came, he held my hand, took his final breath, and it was then that he passed away, joining my grampy, his mom, his dad, his brother Lee, and his son Bryan in the afterlife. I’ll always be grateful that he chose my mom and me to care for him in his final days. You’ll always hold a special place in my heart, your favorite one and only “number 130”. I love you lots, butterball.
Nancy Zellner
January 29, 2025
Eric and family, I’m so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather.
Paul fulfilled a promise he made to my late husband and his brother Wayne to always watch over me, my children and grandchildren. Paul was always there no matter what any of us needed. So thankful to have Uncle Paul aka Funcle Paul as he liked to be called because he was the fun uncle. Thinking also of my mother in law Jean who now has three out of four of her hilarious and devious sons with her. With Bryan and Holly in tow. Honored to have known Paul for 60 years.
Gods speed Paul Brain.
Marcia Gantz-Wink
January 29, 2025
I am so sad to hear this. Paul was that cousin who was dear to my heart. RIP buddy. Ride that skooter into the sunset ♥♥ Make sure you’re there waiting for me with a beer!
His orange leisure suit....
Laurie
January 29, 2025
Drinks with funkle
Alanna Young
January 29, 2025
This one’s a tough one 10 years ago, when my grampy, Paul’s brother, Wayne passed away. Well, my uncle Paul stepped in and became my second grandpa. He was always there for me and my siblings, through thick and thin. He never missed a chance to see us. We were his whole world, and then some. He saw Calista, Briella, and myself as shining lights in the darkness, capable of no wrongdoing. As the days got darker for him, my mom and I were by his side in his final days. As he held my hand for many years, guiding me through life’s challenges, I held his hand when he needed me. In the last hours, I played with his hair and held his hand when he needed mine the most. When the time came, he held my hand, took his final breath, and it was then that he passed away, joining my grampy, his mom, his dad, his brother Lee, and his son Bryan in the afterlife. I’ll always be grateful that he chose my mom and me to care for him in his final days. You’ll always hold a special place in my heart, your favorite one and only “number 130”. I love you lots, butterball.
Donna and Bonnie Leandri
January 29, 2025
Eric and Kristen, We were very sorry to read of the passing of Eric’s Dad. Sending prayers to all of you. Love, Donna and Bonnie
John Moses
January 29, 2025
Condolences to Eric and family. I had the privilege of sharing your wedding day with your father and enjoyed his company greatly.
Laurie Hanson
January 29, 2025
A few memories.
Christine Vaughan
January 28, 2025
My condolences to the Zellner family on the passing of Paul. Especially to his niece Stacy and her daughter´s Alanna, Calista and Briella. May your many memories bring you comfort and may you always realize such a blessing it must have been for your Uncle to have you girls there taking care of him in his final days.
Toots
January 28, 2025
Paul you were a loving caring man with a heart of Gold,your love was endless and everlasting .Your suffering is now over.May you find peace on your journey,I know you will be with your mom and dad and your son Bryan.And your brothers Wayne and Lee.God will hold you in his loving hands.
I "trimmed" his beard
Laurie Hanson
January 28, 2025
My greatest friend of over 20 years, you will be sorely missed. I can’t imagine not stopping by to see you anymore. I’m glad you’re at peace and finally pain free. Until we meet again.
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