Mr. Sean Michael Zeller

Sean Michael Zeller of Albany GA, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 11:00 am at Sherwood Baptist Church. Pastor Patrick Sebesto will officiate. Sean was born in Rockford IL, on January 18,1970. He was high school valedictorian of his graduating class, a member of the National Honor Society, and a high school letterman in basketball. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bradley University in Peoria IL where he was a member of four college fraternities including Alpha Lambda Delta (National Scholastic Honor Society for Freshman), Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Honor Society), Pi Tau Sigma (Honorary Mechanical Engineering Fraternity), and Tau Beta Pi (recognized for exhibiting distinguished scholarship and exemplary character). Sean was an Eagle Scout, and loved playing and watching basketball, a passion he kept all of his life. He was later afflicted with ALS and became a member of the ALS Foundation. Sean was an avid member of Sherwood Baptist Church being strong in his walk with God and an active member of the Legacy Builders class. Never being one to complain, when asked about his ALS he responded, “It’s for my benefit and God’s glory.” He was known for his great smile, kindness, and generosity always putting others first. Sean worked for the State of Georgia assisting ‘otherwise enabled’ persons dealing with their afflictions. He was given a Faithful Service Award in appreciation of 20 years of faithful service to the State of Georgia. Sean’s compassion for others extended beyond his occupation; he delighted in assisting others in Special Olympics. Sean is preceded in death by his parents Melvin Zeller and Cheryl Zeller; an aunt Margaret Satterlee; a cousin Dale Rohwer, Jr.; and his cats Molly and Missy. He is survived by a sister Kimberly Zeller; an uncle Eugene Zeller; an aunt Cheri Zeller; and cousins: Rachel (Danny) Whittemore, Nikki Zeller, Darrell (Faye) Rohwer, Mary (Jeff) Pasch, and David (Missy) Rohwer. In Sean’s memory donations may be made to the ALS Foundation, Special Olympics or Sherwood Baptist Church.

Mr. Sean Michael Zeller

January 18, 1970 - June 12, 2024