Willard H. Zellner, 77, of Coplay, died Dec. 15, 2016, in the inpatient hospice unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Patricia J. (Bachert) Zellner for 39 years.

Born in Germansville, he was a son of the late Henry and Mae (Wannamaker) Zellner.

He was a head groundskeeper at Kids- Peace, Orefield, for many years before he retired in 2008. He worked previously at the former Mohr Orchards and the former Trexler Orchards. He was the caretaker of Community Fire Company 1, Schnecksville.

He was a member of Slatington Moose.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Jason L. and his wife Jessica of Walnutport; a daughter, Heather L. Zellner and her companion Rick J. Solt of Germansville; and three grandchildren, Brandon, Corey and Paige.

He was predeceased by five siblings, Wilmer, Alfred, Marvin, George and Marie.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley hospice unit and/or American Cancer Society, both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc.