John Aaron Zollars, 90, of Bicknell, IN, passed away Sunday December 11, 2022 with his family at his bedside. John was born August 12, 1932 in Bicknell the son of Arthur C. and Mildred Dant Zollars. He was a graduate of Bicknell High School. He began his working career as a mechanic, worked at Schmidt Auto Parts, then became parts manager at Thompson Chevrolet and after retirement, he worked at Knox County EMS Transport. He married Ardythe Lee Sanders on February 17, 1952 and they made their life together for over 70 years. John was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Elks in Bicknell.
John is survived by his wife, Ardythe Lee Zollars, their children, Cathy Joslin Swenson, and her husband Eric of Ft. Wayne, IN and Kyla Jo Funk, and her husband Bill of Lawrenceville, IL. Their grandchildren, Logan Swenson, Grant Swenson, Kylie Funk Hopp, Alexis Funk, Rhett Funk and 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday December 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM with Pastor April Dailey officiating at Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of services at 1:00 PM.
Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the donor’s charity of choice. Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home is honored to assist the Zollars family during their time of loss. Online condolences can be made at duesterbergfredrick.com
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