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Henry Hubert "Hank" Ziller

1939 - 2019

Henry Hubert "Hank" Ziller obituary, 1939-2019, Hammond, LA

BORN

1939

DIED

2019

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Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory - Hammond

2000 N Morrison Blvd

Hammond, Louisiana

Henry Ziller Obituary

Henry "Hank" Hubert Ziller passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019, in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 79. He was born on Tuesday, November 21, 1939 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Vernon Viola Louden and the late Henry William Ziller. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Ziller graduated from Texas A&M University with his PhD in 1969, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. After obtaining his PhD, he worked for GE in their NASA space division, concentrating on the physiology of astronauts. For many years, Dr. Ziller was faculty advisor of, and played for, SLU Rugby. He also taught anatomy and physiology for 32 years at SLU, earning the nickname, "Ziller the Killer." After retiring in 2002, Dr. Ziller found a second career as a water color artist and sold many of his works. He loved the outdoors and was happiest on the water. He was an avid fisherman and woodworker. Hank was a true character who loved to make everyone laugh. He took big bites out of life and deeply loved each of his grandchildren. He leaves a hole in hearts of family and friends, but God needed a storyteller of Hank's caliber and unique perspective to keep things entertaining up there. Henry is survived by his wife, Jo Estess Ziller; sons, Mark Ziller (Aimee) and Karr Shannon (Susan); brother, Morgan Lewis Ziller; sister, Mary Catherine Ziller-Ward (David); and grandchildren, Kade, Ellie, and Anna-Karr Shannon, and Travis and Parker Ziller. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 100 W Church Street, Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Saturday, February 23, 2019 beginning at 9:00 am until the Funeral Service begins at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Grace Cemetery. To view and sign the family guest book, please visit www.harrymckneely.com.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 20 to Feb. 23, 2019.
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I am so sorry to hear about Jank's passing. My sincere condolences and prayers for all of you .

Kathy Rogillio

Friend

February 24, 2019

I am sorry that Henry passed away. You are not alone in your grief. God cares for your family. 1 Peter 5:6-7

E C

February 24, 2019

Sorry to hear about Hank's passing. A true friend.
We sympathise the family.
Larry & Dru

Larry Frederick

Coworker

February 24, 2019

One of the BEST.

Madelyn Neumann

Classmate

February 24, 2019

Hank was a favorite friend from Junior High to college. Was also my first "date" to our first formal dance in Junior High. I will always remember him. Always. Vw

Linda Davies

Classmate

February 24, 2019

Hi rickety hoop de do, What's the matter with Sigma Nu . . . We loved Hank. A wonderful character and great upperclassman at Lamar. Love the nickname "Ziller the Killer." Only the fondest of memories of a truly good guy

Gerald and Mary Beth Adrian Cloninger
Zeta Psi Chapter

Gerald Cloninger

Friend

February 23, 2019

Hank and I were in the Sigma Nu Pledge class of 1959... what great memories I have of Hank in the student union, the fraternity house, and whenever we were together. Hank was just a super human being and will be missed and remembered always. What an inspiration he was to all who were lucky enough to have known him. I'll miss you, Hank.
David Skinner

David Skinner

Family Friend

February 23, 2019

Hank was my fraternity brother at Lamar University in the early 60s. A finer or more decent person could not be found.
DJW, Zeta Psi 104

Donald Wilson

February 22, 2019

Truly a caring man. I learned a lot from him.

Bryant

Student

February 21, 2019

Hank help shape my college years with laughter, advice and hard work! He lived life to the fullest! Our thoughts and prayers to the family.

Harold Leggett

Friend

February 21, 2019

Dr Ziller taught me at SLU and I played on the women's Rugby Team . My deepest sympathy.

Gwen Bizette

February 20, 2019

Well done sir. Crawfish

David Cottrell

February 20, 2019

So sorry for your loss and the loss of an Old fishing buddy. Our prayers are with you.

Gordon Anderson

February 19, 2019

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