Vallie Ray Zettler

Vallie Ray Zettler Sr., 53, of Scheller, passed away at 12:01 A.M. Saturday, September 14, 2002 at his residence.
Vallie had worked as a coal mine laborer and was a Baptist.
He was born February 14, 1949 at Christopher, IL the son of Louie and Annie (Moore) Zettler.
He married Carolyn M. Knapp on September 12, 1998 at the White Oak Church at Tamaroa and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Scheller, children- Sherry VonnWright of Akin, Vallie Ray Zettler Jr. of Ivesdale, Katrina Ann-Marie Zettler of Scheller, step son- Adam Schwartz of Herrin, four grandchildren- Vincent Ray Zettler, Chelsie Renee Barnfield, Vance Ray Zettler and Brianna Jo Wright, brothers- Frank Zettler of Loda, Clarence Zettler of Sesser, sister- Sarah Jane Cash of Sesser.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother- Samuel Carl Zettler and eight infant brothers & sisters.
Funeral services were at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Rev. Gary Pate and Rev. M. Shaw DeMent officiating.
Friends called from 10 to 11 A.M. Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Interment was in the Paradise Cemetery at Tamaroa.

