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ROBERT ZIEGLER Obituary

Ziegler, Robert 1965 - 2010 Our beloved son, brother, uncle and dear friend, Robert Ziegler, passed away peacefully this past weekend. Robert is survived by a loving family, including his mother and step-father, Carol and Bruce Andrews; siblings, Adam (Michelle) Ziegler and Jana (Greg) Hildebrand; the Dan Stringer Family; and many other close friends around the world. He graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 1989 with a BA in International Finance and worked in Munich and London. On any given day, Robert was bungee jumping over Africa's Zambizi River, laughing with friends in a London pub or closing a deal in Dubai. After much professional success and countless globe-trotting adventures, he returned to Newport in 2007 for a more relaxed agenda of golf games with mom, beach days and Duffy rides. Robert will be remembered as a truly gentle person and committed friend who cared deeply about the people around him. When Robert finds Heaven, he will be reunited with his father, grandparents, and - perhaps - several cell phones he has accidentally dropped into the Bay. Services will be held at Our Lady Queen of Angels on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 11am. O'Connor Mortuary, (949) 581-4300 www.oconnormortuary.com

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Published by Orange County Register on Oct. 3, 2010.

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September 28, 2025

Thinking of you,on the fifteenth anniversary of this heartbreaking tragedy.

MEMORY

September 27, 2024

Such a wonderful person is and will always be dearly missed.

Memory

September 28, 2023

Thinking of you, in this sorrowful time.

MEMORY

September 28, 2022

Dear Rob,you are always being remembered and greatly missed.

Memory

October 3, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person, you are remembered always.

MEMORY

October 4, 2020

It is with a very heavy heart to think of such an amazing man, who could have achieved so much in life
Dear Rob, you are and will always be missed, dearly.

Memory

October 2, 2019

It is so painful to realize that next year, it will be tenth anniversary of this heartbreaking tragedy. So much to say, yet so hard to say as it is always so sad to think of such a brilliant, wonderful man involved in such a tragic story. With deep emotion, regrets and sadness, I only wish time could go back... You are dearly missed, forever.

MEMORY

November 23, 2016

Certain places always bring back memories of such a wonderful man,and associated with such a tragic story.
You are and will always be dearly missed.

memory

October 6, 2014

It is always so heartbreaking to think of your beautiful smile and gaze,all just like yesterday...Time can wash away many things, but can never change your breathtakingly beautiful image as always remembered.

November 27, 2013

What a handsome man he was! He sounds like a wonderful person! So sorry for the loss of those who knew and loved him.
~Another human being

A. LX

October 2, 2011

Dear Rob, I miss you so very much and time and again I asked myself how this devastating tragedy could happen... So amazing, gorgeous, intelligent and loving, thank you for the beautiful and precious memories of your entering into my life, which I will always cherish.
With all my love, forever and always.

A. LX

September 3, 2011

Robert was a great man, an honourable man, a beautiful human being both inside and out. It is heartbreaking to have lost my dear soulmate who was always there for me... You will be greatly missed and always be in my heart.

October 8, 2010

Dear Carol, Although I have not had the opportunity to meet you and Rob's family, I knew him very well when he worked in London for Kingston Technology. I was very shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. I will always remember him as being so full of life. I hope he finds peace where he has gone. My deepest sympathies. Iona Elliott (London)

Eva Ribas

October 6, 2010

I had the pleasure to meet and work with Robert in London and I've been very saddened by his loss. I only wish his family a lot of strength to go through this difficult period as he will be greatly missed. Eva.

Caroline Thorpe

October 6, 2010

Carol, although I never had the pleasure of meeting you or the family, I send my deepest sympathy to you all. I worked with Rob at Kingston in London and will miss him very much. I will be thinking of you all today, especially Rob. I am so sorry for your loss, and will miss him. Caroline

Lucinda Long Hardacre

October 5, 2010

I have three sons, two of them are very close in age to Robert. I am sorry that I did not know Robert personally, but I can imagine how it must feel to have a child leave before you. I am so sorry for your loss and hope you will find solace in the memories of a life that appears to have been full and satisfying. Lucinda Long Hardacre.

Nan Richardson

October 4, 2010

I had the great opportunity to get to know Robert as a great friend and loved him very much as a person. So gentle, smart and made me laugh so many times with his stories of his world travels and experiences. He was truly a nice man that spoke of his family often and I am fortunate to have had the time I did this last year and a half to share time with him and laugh and hug.
I am so sorry we have all lost a wonderful man!
Carol, I never got to meet you but you raised a good man!
Best regards and love,
Nan

Bobby Gillie

October 3, 2010

Carol,
I am so sorry for your loss. Robert is a great son, brother, uncle and friend!!! I will miss the man dearly. Please give your whole family a great Big Hug for Me! Love you guys!!!!!

Tom O'Keefe

October 3, 2010

Carol, the obituary for Robert was both moving and fitting as are the many tributes posted on his facebook page. He will be greatly missed by us all. You have the deepest condolences from me and my family. Love Tom

October 3, 2010

Carol when I saw this in the paper this morning I was sorrow filled for you and your family, may the Lord give you strength to get through this and please know I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
Maureen (Platt) Pace

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