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Joseph Ziegler Obituary
Sheboygan - Joseph L. Ziegler, 65, of Sheboygan died on Monday afternoon, November 2, 2020 at Sunny Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center where he had resided for the past several years.
Joe was born on February 24, 1955 in Ft Myers, Florida, the son of Gerald and Carol (Deischl) Ziegler. Joe graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1973 and then attended Lakeland College. On April 11, 1977 Joe married Janet Slabe in Plymouth. Joe worked as a customer service rep for Times Printing for five years before his retirement in 2009. Previously he had worked for Kindy Optical for many years, sold cars, and held various other customer service jobs within the community.
Joe was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Sheboygan, its choir; the Knights of Columbus, Sheboygan Noon Optimist Club, and was a charter member of the Sheboygan Falls Optimist Club. He enjoyed camping, bowling, card playing and golf. Each year he bowled for the Big Brothers/Bigs Sisters benefit. He was an avid Green Bay Packer Fan.
Joe is survived by his wife of 43 years, Janet of Sheboygan; one daughter, Megan Wilbert of Sheboygan one son, Nathan Ziegler of Sheboygan; a grandson, Matthew Wilbert; three brothers-in-law, John (Diane) Slabe of Elkhart Lake, Joel (Lois) Slabe of Hayward, Jerome (Marta) Slabe of Chicago; and three sisters-in-law, Jean Pease of Plymouth, Julie Van Dahm of Wisconsin Rapids and Janice Slabe of Plymouth. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many cousins.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Carol Ziegler; his parents-in-law, Vincent and Dorothy Slabe; two brothers-in-law, Jim Slabe and Bill Pease, and two nieces, Heather Slabe and Jennifer Slabe.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Immaculate Conception Parish on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 1 pm with the Rev. Subi Thomas officiating. The Mass will be live streamed and can be viewed by joining www.facebook.com/groups/JosephZiegler. Face masks and social distancing will be required in accordance with public health guidelines.
Family and friends will gather at the church on Monday from 11 am from until the time of the Mass at 1 pm.
Joe will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Sheboygan.
A memorial fund is being established in his name.
For additional information and online condolences please visit www.wenigfh.com
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Sara
November 21, 2020
Joe was a great person to talk to in my neighborhood. I enjoyed getting to know Joe through the last year or so. I was saddened to hear of his passing.
Janet-Let God's deep love help you in your grief.
Your neighbor Sara (lady with chihuahua)
November 9, 2020
Uncle Joe was a wonderful Uncle to me and my siblings. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Sending our prayers and thinking of him today and always. Wish we could be there.
-Gina Van Dahm and Mike Bendorf
John Wieseckel
November 5, 2020
Joseph was a year younger than myself but we hung out together during our grade school years. We lived about 2 blocks away from each other. I of course also new his parents. We offer our sympathies for your loss.
Bill and Diane Mikolyzk
November 5, 2020
Jan and family,
We send our deepest condolences; Joe was so personable, and we always enjoyed talking with him while he worked at 20/20 Visions. Thoughts and prayers coming your way from Arizona.
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