Rhonda L. Zellmer

Rhonda L. Zellmer, age 53 of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, November 8, 2021. She was born on February 16, 1968 to the late Douglas and Sondra (Nelson) Arent. Rhonda married Todd Zellmer on March 12, 1994 and their marriage was blessed with two sons, Tobias and Lucas.

Rhonda graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a degree in early childhood education. She touched the lives of hundreds of students from kindergarten to 5th grade for over 20 years. She currently taught Kindergarten at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic (Lourdes Academy Elementary) School in Oshkosh.

Rhonda was a member at St. Jude the Apostle Parish. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and traveling. She loved vacationing with family, especially to Three Lakes, WI, Florida, and the Caribbean.

She is lovingly survived by her husband, Todd Zellmer; her sons: Tobias and Lucas Zellmer; brothers-in-law: Tom (Cathy); Tim; Terry; Trent (Linda); and Ted (Sandy). She is further survived by her step-sister Kelly (Mark) Lindekugel, step-brother Eric Jergensen, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to her parents, Rhonda was preceded in death by her brother, Scott Arent, and stepmother Carol Arent.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 at St. Vincent Church (St. Jude the Apostle Parish), 1225 Oregon St. from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 12:00 PM until 1:30 PM, with Mass to follow at 1:30 PM.

Rhonda’s kind heart and soul have touched so many lives through the years in countless ways. Her dry, direct sense of humor and quick wit kept us all on our toes and brought forth smiles and cherished memories that we will hold forever in our hearts. The tiny souls that were placed under her tutelage and in her classrooms will reflect her lessons well into their futures. The support and camaraderie that she provided her co-educators was impactful, if not at times profound, but always collaborative and focused on her students. We’ll miss you mom, wife, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, teacher & cherished friend. Always and forever.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Rhonda’s name. All memorials will be gifted to classroom teachers for the benefit of students at Lourdes Academy Elementary School.