Matawan Resident, Army Veteran Robert D. Zeller Dies at 80

Obituary courtesy Day Funeral Home

Robert D. Zeller, 80, of Matawan, passed away, Monday, March 3, 2014, at home. He was born in Jersey City.  Robert worked as a truck driver with Imperial Oil, Morganville.  He served his country in the Army.

Robert was predeceased by his beloved wife, Patricia Ann Zeller; a son, Robert Zeller, Jr.; his parents, Robert D. and Carolyne (Weiss) Zeller; and siblings, Mary, Howie and Joanie.  He is survived by his children, Richard of DE; Steven of Matawan; Robin Wittenstein and husband Mark of PA; Michelle Carver and husband Jeff of Howell;  Kerri Zeller of Matawan; and Kimberly Saglamdemir and husband Mustafa of Aberdeen; a sister, Viola; a brother, George; his grandchildren, Jason and Leah Wittenstein, Richie and Timothy Zeller, Jonathan Santiago, Cemal and Ali Saglamdemir, Tanya Springvloed, Michael Zeller, Kristina Carver, Ryan Beers and Samuel Hall; and a great grandson, Able Towers- Zeller.  He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Family and friends are invited Thursday, March 6, 2014, from 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ  07735; and Friday, March 7, 2014, 10:30AM, with an 11AM Prayer at the funeral home.  Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport.  To post an online condolence to the family or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.