Harold John Zienta

Harold John Zienta, age 74, went to be with Jesus, his heavenly father on April 30, 2018 at the Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, OH. Harold was born January 17, 1944 in Fremont, OH to Louis and Florence (Schelb) Zienta. He was a 1962 graduate of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School in Fremont, and received his Bachelors Degree in 1966 from St. Joseph College in Rennselaer, IN. Harold earned his Masters Degree from BGSU in American History. He began his teaching career in 1967. He initially taught at Fremont Junior High School before moving to Fremont Ross High School, where he taught math, history and social studies until his retirement in 1997. Harold loved coaching. He was an assistant football coach and track coach, eventually becoming the head coach of the girls track team. He was named Coach of the Year during the 1985-1986 girls track season. He was also the advisor for the Quiz Bowl Team at Fremont Ross for several years. After retiring from teaching, Harold worked at Atlas Industries in Gibsonburg and later mowed the fairways at Fremont Country Club and Sylvania Country Club. Harold stayed active in the sports community by umpiring girls softball for many years. He was a member of Gesu Parish in Toledo where he sang in the choir. Harold is survived by his wife, Cornelia; daughters, Jennifer J.Lynn Owens (Dan), Kay Zienta-Smith (Kurt), and Ellen Zienta; grandchildren, Daniel Owen Smith, Lila Smith, and Emily Owens; sister, Audrey Kupka; brother, Harry Zienta (JoAnn); and sister-in-law, Barbara Zienta. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Gerald Zienta. Visitation will be Monday, May 7, 2018 from 3-7:00 pm at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, at 11:00 am. Memorial contributions may be made to Gesu Catholic Church, 2049 Parkside Blvd. Toledo, OH 43607 or UNICEF, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.