Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Roger Zoll
Roger Lee Zoll passed away on November 18th, 2024, in Kalkaska, MI. Roger was born in Findlay, Ohio on 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 MI. Roger taught at New Bremen H.S. in OH and Flint Schools in MI. 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 step-children; Jon (Sue) Belton, and Jane Belton also survive along with nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, a brother William of Rawson, and a sister Judy Thomas of Florida. A sister Kay Deaton and his parents preceded him in death.
Join us for a Celebration of Life for both Roger and Elizabeth Zoll from 12:00 - 4:00 pm on May 3, 2025 at the Elks Club in Findlay, Ohio.
