Roderick “Rod” Louis Zollinger

Date of Death: May 12, 2021

visitation

Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Monday 5/17, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

service

Stephens City UMC

5291 Main Street

Stephens City, VA 22655

Tuesday 5/18, 2:00 pm

cemetery

Interment will be private

Roderick Louis Zollinger, 57, of Stephens City, VA passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Rod was born in 1963 in Jeannette, PA to the late William and Dona Lu Zollinger. He received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, his teaching certification from Seton Hill College and his master’s degree in school administration from George Mason University. Rod was a teacher for over 30 years, and he taught special education Math at Millbrook High School since the school’s opening. He was a dedicated teacher who loved working with his students. He was a member of Stephens City United Methodist Church. Rod was an avid Pittsburgh Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers fan and also loved watching the Pittsburgh Penguins. He was a loving father and husband, and he will be greatly missed by his family.

Rod married his wife, Lori Lee Angelini, on November 27, 1998 in New Kensington, PA.

Surviving with his wife, Lori, are his children, Amber Christina Zollinger and Joseph Christopher Zollinger; brothers, Richard Zollinger and wife Rachel, Ronald Zollinger, Robert Zollinger and wife Robin; mother-in-law, Donna Angelini; brother-in-law, David Angelini and wife Marie; along with many loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

A visitation will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 from 6pm-8pm at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Stephens City United Methodist Church, at 2pm.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Amber Zollinger

Tammy Greer

Carrie Price

Christopher Rogus

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Roderick Louis Zollinger, 57, of Stephens City, VA passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Rod was born in 1963 in Jeannette, PA to the late William and Dona Lu Zollinger. He received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, his teaching certification fromContinue Reading

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I’ll miss you so much. You were the best dad ever and always made me smile. I’ll love you forever and always

He was the best and most loving father ever. I will always miss you daddy. I love you.

Our thoughts and prayers go to Rod's family. He made such a positive difference in the lives of his students and was a thoughtful and caring colleague. He will be missed by all of us in the Greer Family. We remember him fondly with admiration and respect. With much love and peace, Gordon, Tammy, Gordy and Lindsay Greer

My condolences to all the Zollinger's. I recently reconnected with Rod (from our High School days) and was reminded of what a good soul he is. My prayers are with you all. Dave Daigle

Rod was an amazing teacher and coworker. I will so miss his humor, his wisdom, and his friendship. Rest in peace, Rod. We will all miss you more than you'll ever know.

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So saddened to learn of Rod's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rod's family.

Dear Lori, Amber, and Joseph, With heavy hearts we send our deepest condolences. Rod was such a loving family man so proud of all of you. He was a true example of love of family. May God give you peace. Rest in God’s arms Rod. With love

Prayers of love and peace as Rod is raised in eagle’s wings into the Kingdom of Heaven.

I’ll miss him always meeting me with a smile and warm greeting. The whole Millbrook family will miss him. My condolences to the Zollinger family.

rod was a good man and will be missed dearly he was a great teacher

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