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As to his priesthood Father Zohlen is remembered saying: “I think I should first of all be a man of prayer. That is what is most important.”
Catholic San Francisco
Aug. 3, 2020
Updated Aug. 24, 2020
Father Ray Zohlen died Aug. 3, 2020 at Nazareth House. Ordained in 1953, he celebrated his 95th birthday July 20.
Father Zohlen is a former pastor of St. James Parish, San Francisco, and St. Raymond Parish, Menlo Park where his outdoor livestreamed funeral Mass was celebrated on Aug. 19.
As to his priesthood he is remembered saying: “I think I should first of all be a man of prayer. That is what is most important.”
Father Zohlen also served at parishes including Holy Name of Jesus from where he retired in 2000.
Remembrances may be made to the Priests’ Retirement Fund, One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco 94109.
