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Roger Zoll Obituary
Roger Lee Zoll passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, in Kalkaska, Michigan. Roger was born in Findlay March 24, 1938, to Frank and Ellen (Oman) Zoll. He married Elizabeth Schmitmeyer Belton of Minster in 1961. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage until her death in 2021.
He was a graduate of Liberty-Benton High School. Roger earned a BA degree from Findlay College and an MA in History from Bowling Green State University. He also earned an SA degree in education from Eastern Michigan. Roger taught at New Bremen H.S. in Ohio and Flint Schools in Michigan. He was a successful girls' basketball coach earning two State Championships in Flint. Roger was named outstanding coach of the year three times with a record of 154-32.
Roger is survived by three daughters, Ellen (Fred) Whitman, Ann (Joe) Prinz, and Lynn (Richard) Smith; two stepchildren, Jon (Sue) Belton and Jane Belton; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, William of Rawson; and a sister, Judy Thomas of Florida.
Roger was preceded him in death by his parents; and a sister, Kay Deaton.
Join us for a celebration of life for both Roger and Elizabeth Zoll from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Elks Club in Findlay.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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Kalkaska Funeral & Cremation Services152 S. Cedar P.O. Box 1457, Kalkaska, MI 49646
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