John Matthew Zallar

John Matthew Zallar, 83, of Duluth, died peacefully at home in his sleep on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. John was born on June 8, 1941 in Virginia, MN to Dr. Frank and Helen (Mahovlich) Zallar. John graduated from Gilbert High School, UMD and earned his Masters in Education Degree at UWS. John taught in the Duluth School District at Washburn Elementary and Woodland Jr High, retiring in 1999. While teaching at Washburn, John was the Building Steward. John was a member of the Federation of Teachers Association, former union president and past president of the Duluth Area Retired Educators Association. John was a devoted catholic and a longtime member at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. In his spare time, John enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and walking the Lakewalk. John’s love for his family and devotion to his wife, Suzanne was apparent, being the care giver during her nine year battle with Dementia. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Frank; a niece, Jennifer Zallar and his wife Suzanne. 

John is survived by two sons, Jim and Peter (Sara); two grandchildren, Hendrix and Vincent; brothers, David (Janet) and Robert (Ruby); a nephew, Joseph (Lisa) Zallar and their children Brynn and Reece; nieces, Julie Bane (John), Janelle Bane (Phil); nephew, Thomas Bane; and sister-in-law, Karen Bane.

Rosary Prayers at 9:30 am. Visitation 10 am until the 11 am Mass of Christian Burial Friday, August 30, 2024 in St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Burial in Madison, WI. Arrangements by Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home.