Harold Zoellick

Harold Zoellick of Mundelein, IL passed away peacefully at age 92 on February 10, 2025, at his home of 58 years, in the company of his daughter, Jane Zoellick Haller and his caregiver, Al. Harold was born in Chicago, IL on May 23, 1932 to William T. and Marie (Kosche) Zoellick, the youngest of four sons. He grew up in Chicago, graduating from Morgan Park High School, and attended Missouri School of Mines before enrolling in the U.S. Navy Aviation Cadet Program and becoming a Naval Aviator. While stationed in Hutchinson, Kansas as a Naval Flight Instructor, he met the love of his life Loretta Ewy. They married on February 23, 1957 and began 60 loving years together. After living in Chicago and in Dearborn, MI, in 1966 the couple settled in their lakeside home in Mundelein. Harold was a career pilot, flying for Eastern Airlines, General Motors, and American Airlines. At home, he built, fixed, improved, and maintained nearly everything his family owned, loved spending time with Loretta and their children, and enjoyed many family vacation adventures, foreign and domestic. He believed in God, and that he had the best job there was, the Boeing 707 was the best airplane, and the 1947 DeSoto was the best car. After retiring from American Airlines in 1992, he spent many happy times traveling with Loretta, in weekly afternoons with flying friends at Walpole Airport, making whimsical woodworking projects, and enjoying visits with and from extended family, especially his grandchildren. Harold is survived by his children, Steve (Jane) and Mike (Anne) Zoellick, and Jane Zoellick Haller; grandchildren Claire Zoellick Richcreek (Matt), Sarah Zoellick and Miles Zoellick, and James Haller and Dane Haller, all of whom have inherited Harold’s humor and sense of play, by his brother, Ray Zoellick of Mountlake Terrace, WA; and by many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his beloved wife, Loretta, his brothers William (Bill) and Ralph, and his parents. The entire family wishes to express their profound gratitude and love to Harold’s daughter Jane, who cared for him and enabled him to live his final years at home as he wished. Jane is especially grateful for the support of John Stringer, Jim Haller, Alfer Guimales, Harold’s devoted and uplifting caregiver, and Journey Care Home Health and Hospice. A visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a service at 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Avenue in Libertyville, IL. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial gift in Harold’s name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Alzheimer’s Association, or the charity of your choice. For information: (847) 362-3009 or you may share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.

Harold Zoellick

May 23, 1932 - February 10, 2025