Margaret E. Zellmer

Margaret E. Zellmer, 86, of Davenport, IA, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at home. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, April 3, at Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 4, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Davenport. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com

Margaret was born March 14, 1936, to Harold and Florence (Levsen) Jones in Davenport. She graduated from Davenport High School. On October 10, 1953, Margaret was united in marriage to James Zellmer. She enjoyed her career working for AT&T for 38 years until retirement in 1989. Margaret loved going to casinos and playing card games with her family. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, various local card clubs, and the 21 club of other retired AT&T employees.

Margaret will be missed by her children: Loni (Rick Leech) Grothus, Larry (Kris) Zellmer, and Lori Barber; grandchildren: Jennifer (Robert), Keri (Corey), Melissa (Ron), Emily (Jesse), Elizabeth (Michael), James (Ashley), Jackson, Mahalia, Samuel, David, Megan (Trevor Ditzman); 11 great grandchildren and one on the way; a great great granddaughter, Juliette; and her siblings: Janice Stewart and Harold (Sheila) Jones.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James; parents; and a sister in infancy.