Ronald Adam ZELL

8 JUN 1926 - 20 MAY 2022

• BIRTH: 8 JUN 1926, South Bend, St Joseph, IN
• DEATH: 20 MAY 2022, Wellbrooke of South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 25 MAY 1968, Hampton, Virginia

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[N32312] Ronald Adam Zell
June 8, 1926 ~ May 20, 2022 (age 95)

Ronald Adam Zell, 95, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 4:07 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022, in Wellbrooke of South Bend. Ronald was born on June 8, 1926 in South Bend, Indiana to Sylvester Zell Sr. and Helen (Zakrzewski) Zell. He retired after 30 years as a High School Mathematics Teacher. Ronald was the Prefect of Discipline at Notre Dame High School in Niles, Illinois and had taught at High Schools in Hampton, Virginia. On May 25, 1968, in Hampton, Virginia he married Elizabeth Lanzendorf, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Joann Isban; and one brother, Sylvester Zell. Ronald is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Klaybor of South Bend, Indiana; his brother, James (Susan) Zell of Virginia Beach, Virginia; and his loving companion and best friend, Mary Niezgodski. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Ronald will be interred at Parklawn Memorial Park in Hampton, Virginia. Ronald was a member of Holy Cross Parish. He graduated from Holy Cross Grade School, South Bend Catholic High School, and the University of Notre Dame where he received his Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree in Mathematics. He loved to follow Notre Dame Sports. Ronald was a volunteer at the Food Pantry at St. Therese Little Flower Church. He has attempted over the years to perfect his golf game. Ronald was always straight down the middle of the fairway with his drives. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Holy Cross Parish. Kaniewski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To send online condolences, please visit kaniewski.com