Alan Edward Zohott

Haslett, Michigan

Born January 1, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Thomas and Lena (Stein) Zohott, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at age 84.

Alan was a 1958 graduate of Detroit Mumford High School.  Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served until 1960.  Upon his discharge he re-enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1960-1964.  After his military service Alan graduated from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a bachelor’s degree in Business.  He worked in the Data Processing (early stages of I.T.) early in his career and then in sales for many, many years.  Alan was a longtime member of Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, was a member of the V.F.W. in Haslett, enjoyed bowling, and was an avid MSU sports fan, especially Hockey and Football.

Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Carolyn (Hack) Zohott; their children, Marni Zohott and Rick (Rena) Zohott; grandchildren, Victoria (Chris) Raia and Chandler Zohott; 2 nieces, Ruth (Rick) Duyck and Debbie Bergman; and sister-in-law, Judie Pratt.  Alan was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Phyllis Litwak.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 1924 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI.  A livestream of the service may be viewed here: https://shaareyzedek.com/.  Interment with military honors will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions, in memory of Alan, to Congregation Shaarey Zedek or Ingham County Medical Care Facility on Dobie Road.

Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.