Bernard Anton “Bernie” Zollar, 65, of Soudan, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at home. The family wishes to extend its gratitude to East Range Hospice for its immaculate care and attention to every detail. A memorial service will take place at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Tower on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. with visitation at 10 a.m. Family services are provided by Bauman-Vermilion, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Tower.
Bernie is survived by his wife, Laura Peterson Zollar of Soudan; children, Dylan Zollar of Hibbing, Annie (David Waytz) Jacobsen of Lake Elmo and Christopher Jacobsen of Raleigh, N.C.; sisters, Gayle (Grant Nevala) Zollar of Frisco, Texas, and Judie Zollar of Proctor; grandchildren, Joshua, Florence, Jeanette and Jana; numerous nieces and nephews; and extended family and friends.