Daniel Patrick Zollars died on January 7, 2011 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha following a long illness.

Born on October 19, 1951 in Riverdale, Maryland, Dan was the third child of William Frank and Marie (Hoffman) Zollars. Dan's early years were spent in Kentland, Franklin Manor, and Harwood, Maryland.

During his senior year of high school, Dan's parents moved from Harwood. So Dan could graduate with friends, the Daniel McCafferty family welcomed him into their home for his senior year. Dan graduated in 1969 from Southern Senior High School in Harwood, Maryland.

Following graduation, Dan worked at Montgomery Ward until enlisting in the Army in 1971. Dan served as a welder in Germany and was discharged in 1974.

Dan and Amy Mullison of Shenandoah were married on June 20, 1974 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland; later that year they moved to Shenandoah. Dan and Amy had two children, "Darling daughter" Phoebe Jo and Samuel "Sammy" Patrick.

Through the years, Dan was employed by Farmaster, Nishna Valley Lumber, Eaton Corporation, United Building Supply, Nebel Construction, and as an independent roofer and carpenter.

Dan spent many hours in his "shop and pool room" in solitude, and with friend. Always creative and hardworking, Dan made many improvements to his home and worked hard to maintain it for his family's comfort and security.

Dan devoted many hours to the completion and maintenance of the Wabash Trace. Dan believed that the time and energy he spent volunteering on the Wabash Trace ensured that future generations would also find renewal of spirit in the beauty and peace of nature.

Each Memorial Day, Dan helped put up the flags at Rose Hill Cemetery. He looked forward to this yearly ritual as a time to enjoy company of his fellow veterans and honor his father's WW II Naval service.

Dan frequently turned to his aunt, Sister Mary Louise Zollars, for counsel and spiritual advice. Aunt Mary Lou's gentle guidance helped to confirm and strengthen Dan's personal faith.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents and brother Lewis Zollars. He is survived by his wife, daughter Phoebe Pittman and husband Robert of Charles City, IA and son Sam Zollars of Cedars Falls, IA; grandchildren Zadie Isabella and Fiona Mae Pittman; sister Donna Kay Zollars of Cumberland, MD; brother William Zollars and wife Pat of Manassas, VA; sister-in-law Sue Zollars of Elkridge, MD; special friends Dennis McCafferty, Andrew Hartge, Elmo' many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.