Alf Zeilinger

Stacey, you don’t know me and have probably never heard of me. I’m merely one of hundreds who have been impacted by Alf’s life in such a tremendous way. I knew him professionally thought the TPD medic unit and it was always, always a fun class when he was involved. Alf was so passionate about what he did and that came through every time he taught us. He was a friendly, compassionate teacher and always did his absolute best to take the time to make sure we learned what we needed. I’m sure no one can know like you do how lucky you were to have him in your life, as most of us only got to know parts of him for small snippets. I know I’ll definitely miss him every time we go to training. I hope you heal and can move forward from here, and I hope you know you can lean on your extended first responder family if you need anything.

I first met Alf back in 2014 during medical training he was hosting for area FDs in Tulsa County. I was fresh out of EMT school and was Alf ready to teach me. I was eager and excited to learn. Alf made the training so simple to understand and provided the best real life examples of what to expect. He told me I should come work for EMSA. When I took a job offer at EMSA Eastern Division later that year I saw Alf again and he was a familiar face at EMSA and made me smile. His career goals and friendship warmed my heart in a time when I was struggling with personal issues. He was truly someone to admire. Going through the academy at EMSA, Alf always had advice or if you wanted to just talk he would listen no matter how busy he was. He will truly be missed. May God bless him and his entire family! May Alf’s legacy continue!

Over a decade ago, we invited Alf and Stacey into our home for the weekend without knowing and meeting them. Within a couple hours, we knew we would be lifelong friends.
Alf’s love for friends and family was always strong and heartfelt, and he gave and received love easily.
We are grateful for the time we had with him and will miss him dearly, and will remember Alf with fond memories.

I do not have the words to describe my feeling when I first heard of Alf’a passing. I had the pleasure and privilege of teaching with him through Rescue Training Inc (Savannah, GA. and Derby, CT.) He was a true leader and the ultimate professional. And boy could he make you laugh!! Prayers going out and UP for Family and Friends…????????????

Will miss you and of course miss grooming the three boys. I love that Stacey included them in the obituary. I know you are with them now in heaven. It was a pleasure grooming your dogs all these years. Thank you for your service to our nation and our community. Much love to you and Stacey, two of the best people in the world who have always been more than clients to me but wonderful people who I love very much ??.

Alf was a beautiful human being and he will be missed. He was very modest. I have known him for over 20 years and never knew everything that he did in the military. He didn’t brag on his accomplishments. He was always helping someone, teaching someone or improving himself. He was a good husband and soul mate to Stacey. He was a friend. We will always love Alf.