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1956
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2021
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Theodore ZIEGLER Obituary
At his home in St. Catharines on July 2, 2021 at 64 years old, Ted passed away peacefully. Ted will be lovingly remembered by his mother Dorothy Joan Ziegler, his father Klemance (Ziggy) Ziegler of Welland, Ontario, his sisters Colleen Ziegler and Tammy Ziegler, both of St Catharines, Ontario.
Born in Kitchener, Ontario, Ted grew up in Port Dalhousie and attended Lakeport High School. He studied art at an early age under Heinz Gaugel, and later with Karen Barbour and Dennis Lukas. In his youth, he was involved with the Garden City Productions plays (Annie Get Your Gun, The Sound of Music) and the Press Theatres "Snow White" as well as plays put on at home to raise money for charities (The Magic Lamp and It's a Secret which he co-wrote). He loved early 70s muscle cars and used to terrorize the town in his lime green Dodge Duster, laying rubber at corners here and there.
Ted left high school at 16 to pursue his great passion in life - ART. He worked for some years on the lake boats, where he would get commissions of portraits from ship captains and pursue his art at home in the off season. He was an early member of the NIAGARA ARTISTS COMPANY, and had many one-man shows through the years, participated in group shows and won awards and grants throughout his lifetime. He created and sold a huge collection of oil on canvas original paintings - usually surrealistic and wild.
He was also a wonderful portrait artist and would do commission in charcoal and oils. Among his many other projects. He was commissioned to create the book cover for an edition of Mordecai Richlers "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz", a magazine cover for "American Atheist", murals in St. Catharines, Ontario, Welland, Ontario plus some further afield. He did carvings of totem poles, drew drawings for a comic book he and his late friend Martin Edmonds penned, plus did some stand up comedy and music performances as well!
Ted was all about creating provocative, creative works of art that will live on and inspire others.
Friends will be received at the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL; 75 Church Street, St. Catharines (905-684-6346) on Friday, July 9th, 2021 from 7 - 9 p.m., and again on Saturday, July 10th from 12 - 1 p.m. Due to COVID-19 restrictions limiting attendance, guests will be asked to line up outside of our front entrance, keeping 6ft distance from other guests in line. Guests will be directed in to the building by staff when it is safe to do so and are required to leave contact tracing information. Masks are a requirement while inside the building. A funeral service will be held in our Chapel on Saturday, July 10th, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. With limited attendance as a consideration, those who wish to attend are asked to call Hulse & English to reserve a space in our Chapel.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Theodore ZIEGLER
10 Entries
Kevin Proulx
September 4, 2023
I found this painting in a Salvation Army Thrift Store in Scarborough a few years ago, always wished I had met the artist. Sorry I never did.
Ronn Martin
November 14, 2021
I just heard of the sad news about Ted. We studied and painted together in the 1970's and kept in touch over the years. We got together in the fall of 2019 and exchanged some art pieces. We talked last summer briefly about showing together once Covid lifted. I am shocked at his passing as he was an amazing talent in so many ways. I will truly miss his friendship.
Carolyn Bakker
July 10, 2021
Ted was a very talented artist, gentle and kind. I was the only girl invited to his birthday party and gave him plastic dinosaurs as a gift. I am sorry to hear of Ted's passing away and wish to send condolences to his family.
Robin Twaddle
July 8, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom & Linda Jones
July 8, 2021
Tammy & family,
Our sincere condolences. May the love of family and friends help you through this most difficult time.
Linda Sabourin
July 7, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Delores and Ray Ziegler
July 7, 2021
So Sorry for your Loss
Ray And Dolly
July 7, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
So Sorry for Your Loss
Norma Sinclair
July 7, 2021
Words can’t describe how sorry I am at this loss of your brother and son. Teddy will always be a part of my many wonderful childhood memories at your family home in Port Dalhousie. My deepest condolences and prayers are with the family during this difficult time! May he Rest In Peace!
Debi Tichbourne
July 7, 2021
Tammy & family,
My condolences on the passing of your brother and son. Ted was an amazing artist. I remember Ted as a teen in Port Dalhousie.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings,
Debi Tichbourne
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Visitation
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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10
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Jul
10
Funeral service
1:00 p.m.
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