Ziegler, Walter John

Walter married Wendt, Linda M. Sophia 5 Mar 1917. Linda (daughter of Wendt, Henry William and Schroeder, Bertha Wilhelmine) was born 17 Feb 1898; died 1 Nov 1990, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 25 Feb 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Ziegler, Earl H.
Earl H. Ziegler, Appleton, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. Earl was born in the town of Freedom on Sept. 27, 1917, son of the late Walter and Linda (Wendt) Ziegler. On Feb. 7, 1947, he married the former Joyce Jentz. Joyce preceded him in death in May of 1992. Earl spent his life working as a carpenter and cabinet builder in the area. He was a longtime and faithful member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church where he was also a longtime leader of the boy Pioneer program. During World War II, he served his country as a member of the United States Army, 3rd Armored Division, and saw action as a tank driver throughout Europe. He was also a member of American Legion Post #55 and was a part of some of the fighting which resulted in freeing prisoners from Nazi concentration camps. Earl enjoyed gardening, fishing, and golfing in his younger years.
He is survived by three children, Lynn (Roger) Naniot, Waukesha; Sherry (Tim) Murphy, Appleton; and Brad (Amy) Ziegler, Seneca, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Shawn (Jenny) Murphy, Melissa Murphy, Ashley (Joe) Lauer, Kevin Murphy, Rachel Funte, Nathaniel Funte, and Sarah Ziegler; four great-grandchildren, Kade and Shayla Pena and Meadow and Brecken Murphy; two sisters, Ramona Schroeder, Appleton; and Lois (Melvin "Bud") Wohlrabe. Manawa; a brother, Lloyd (Ione) Ziegler, Hortonville; a brother-in-law, Lloyd Schroeder, Appleton; and a sister-in-law, Beth Ziegler, Hortonville.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Joyce; a sister, Phyllis Schroeder; a brother, Elroy Ziegler; and a brother-in-law, Ralph Schroeder.
The Christian Funeral for Earl will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at ST. PAUL EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 302 N. Morrison Street, Appleton, with Rev. Kenneth Frey and Rev. Ralph Waack officiating. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday (TODAY) from 5 to 7 p.m. and again at the church on Tuesday morning after 10 a.m.
"Thank you, Dad, for passing on to us the most important thing we can own - faith in God. It is priceless. We will be with you in heaven one day."
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior Street

Earl married Jentz, Joyce Bernice 7 Feb 1947. Joyce (daughter of Jentz, Emil J. and Ort, Marie Anna) was born 20 Aug 1928, Ellington, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 7 May 1992, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1948, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

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Education - High School:
Hortonville High School Class of 1948

Phyllis married Schroeder, Lloyd 30 Dec 1948, Hortonville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Lloyd (son of Schroeder, Elmer Fred and Knaack, Emma) was born 4 Aug 1928, Center, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Nov 2009, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 6 Sep 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Lloyd W. Ziegler, age 80, Hortonville, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at his residence following a courageous 4 year battle with cancer. Lloyd was born on April 13, 1933, in Appleton son of the late Walter and Linda (Wendt) Ziegler. On October 1, 1955, he was united in marriage to Ione Wismer in Hortonville. Lloyd was a retired building contractor and formerly owned Hortonville Lumber Company. He also did farming and cash cropping. He was a longtime member of the Hortonville Lions Club. He was also a lifelong member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Hortonville; where he held several church offices. He enjoyed his cottage with his family, watching his grandchildren's sporting events and the Packers.
He is survived by his wife Ione; 4 sons: Dan (Sue) Ziegler, Hortonville; Mark (Jayne) Ziegler, Hortonville; Paul (Yvonne) Ziegler, Hortonville; Todd (Jody) Ziegler, Appleton; 2 sisters, Ramona Schroeder, Appleton and Lois (Bud) Wohlrabe, Manawa; sister in-law Beth Ziegler, Hortonville. Twelve grandchildren: Daniel, Matthew, Cory (special friend, Joan), Kendra (Andy) Christensen, Troy, Kristen, Trevor, Breanna, Jared, Ryan, Samuel and Zachary; 1 great grandchild Haidyn and also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive Lloyd.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Earl (Joyce) and Elray; a sister, Phyllis (Lloyd) Schroeder; brother in-law, Ralph Schroeder.
Funeral services for Lloyd will be held on Monday, September 9, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Hortonville with Rev. Joel Jenswold officiating. Visitation will be held at the Borchardt & Moder Funeral Home, Hortonville on Sunday (TODAY) from 12 - 3p.m. And also at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Entombment will be in the Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for ThedaCare Hospice and Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Goggins and his wonderful staff and ThedaCare Hospice with special thanks to nurse Mary.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from September 5 to September 8, 2013

Lloyd married Wismer, Ione [Group Sheet]