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Karl Ziegler Obituary

Karl M. Ziegler age 88 a life-long resident of Greene Twp., passed away on Thursday February 7, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Erie on January 16, 1925 a son of the late Michael and Regina Roth Ziegler. He proudly served his country in the 17th Airborne Division of the United States Army during WW II. He served in the European Theatre participating in the Battle of the Bulge and received many awards including the Bronze Star. Karl was a Tool and Die Maker; he previously worked for Rite Precision and retired from Reddog Industries in 1992 after over 40 years of service. Karl was a friend to all and always had an encouraging word. He could fix anything and was a brilliant designer and craftsman. He enjoyed woodworking, tending to his garden and yard and maintaining his classic cars, which he was able to do up until the last few months. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Marilyn Costanzo Ziegler in 2009 and three brothers; Michael, William and Dennis Ziegler. He is survived by four daughters; Susan Yarnell and her husband David, Elaine Skladanowski and her husband John all of Erie, Carolyn Esterly and her husband Kevin and Kathy Dissosway and her husband Rich all of North Carolina, two sons; Kirk Ziegler and his wife Donna and Paul Ziegler and his wife Marci all of Erie, 16 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and special neighbors, Carol and Ed Pfeiffer and Mark and Brenda Husted. Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc. 5000 Wattsburg Rd. Erie, 16504 on Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., and are invited to services there on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. John Ohrn officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in Mount of Olives Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff and members of Great Lakes Hospice and Kuhl Hose Company for their care and support during this time. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either Great Lakes Hospice 1700 Peach St. Erie, PA 16550 or Kuhl Hose Co. 3131 Rescue Lane Erie, PA 16509. Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to sign the Book of Memories.

Published by Erie Times-News on Feb. 9, 2013.
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Our sympathy and prayers go out to the Ziegler family. The 17th Airborne veterans have lost another stalwart member. May the Good Lord's brightest angels accompany this fine man to his perfect rest.
John Kormann, Colonel, AUS Ret., Past President, 17th Airborne Division Assn.

February 26, 2013

On behalf of the Margraten Memorial Group 17th Airborne our sincere condolences with the loss of veteran Karl Ziegler. Our thoughts are with his family in this time of grief.

MMG 17th ABN, The Netherlands

Wesley Haex

February 26, 2013

God Bless Karl and all his family.

Lyle Raustadt

February 25, 2013

On behalf of the now dissolved 17th Airborne Division Association may we say farewell to a distinguished and valued comrade. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult period.

Edward Siergiej
17th Airborne Division WWII

Edward J. Siergiej

February 25, 2013

On Behalf of the Scions of the 17th Airborne and the 17th Family, may I say that we are saddened to hear of the passing of Trooper Ziegler. May God's Healing Hand be on his family as the grieve together now.

Isaac Epps

February 25, 2013

family member-beloved uncle=fathers brother=you will be deeply missed! RIP

James Ziegler

February 11, 2013

Sue and family,I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.I wish you strength and peace.

Jim Potocki

February 10, 2013

To Whom it may concern:
my condolences to family and friends of my husband's uncle Karl....I had the pleasure of meeting Karl & Marilyn when Jim introduced me as his new bride. I will never forget this lovely couple.....
Peace be Karl's family....
I am saddened by his departure :-(

Pat Ziegler

February 10, 2013

Dear Elaine,John and girls,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family at the loss of your beloved father and grandpa. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Cindy and Nick Forne

February 10, 2013

Paul,
Sorry for you loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick Wright

February 10, 2013

We will miss you. All our love, the Husteds.

February 10, 2013

Dear Elaine, John, and Girls,
We are thinking of you and have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Dennis, Betsy & Kim Skladanowski

February 9, 2013

Dear Elaine, John and Girls,
We are thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Dennis, Betsy and Kim Skladanowski

February 9, 2013

So Sorry for your loss I worked with Karl for years. A truly great man.

Joe Whitten

February 9, 2013

We will miss you Grandpa Zig. You were always so kind to us and made us feel welcome. Rest now.

Daria, Phil and David Marnella

February 9, 2013

Elaine and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Memories will keep him in your hearts and make you smile.

Cindy Silka

February 9, 2013

Sue and family...so sorry for your loss.

Carla Wilson

February 9, 2013

All,
I was very sad to hear about Uncle Karl. Some of my fondest childhood memories are the times we spent at your house always highlighted by Uncle Karl taking us for a ride to the creek. He was a good man and will be sorely missed. Love and condolences to all. Dan

Dan Johnston

February 9, 2013

Karl was a good friend of my dad and our families spent time together in the 50 's and 60's. I have professional looking
pictures he took of me as a 2-3 yr old on my shelves and that was almost 60 yrs ago. Very talented guy who I remember fondly to this day.

Gary Ohrn

February 9, 2013

We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Karl. He was a kind man who will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Steve & Judy Johnston-Scroggs

February 9, 2013

I only knew "Grandpa Zig" a short time, but he sure made an impression on my family! He was a wonderful man and very loved by all who knew him. Love and prayers from my family to yours.
Tina Ineman and family

February 9, 2013

Our prayers are with you.
Tom, Diane, Daniel, Suzie and Ryan

Tom and Diane Johnston

February 9, 2013

Kathy I am so sorry to hear about your Dad please know you and your family are in my prayers.

Betty Hawkins

February 9, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Michelle & John Williams

February 9, 2013

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