Ballwin, Missouri
Ziegenbein, Fern Rae (nee Schwartz), passed away, Thursday, December 27, 2012, after a courageous life-long battle with lung disease. Widow of the late William A. Ziegenbein, dear sister of Bobbe Weintraub (late Sidney), Stanley Schwartz (Flora), late Arline Cookie Keller (Sanford) and Selena Bussen (William). Loving mother of Barbara O'Halloran and William R. Ziegenbein (Debby). Cherished grandmother of Kerri Reece (Greg), Jessica Rutledge (Craig), Erin O'Halloran and Heather Ziegenbein (Daryl Schubert). Adored great-grandmother of Caleb and Dylan Reece, Zoe and Isabel Rutledge, Olivia Ziegenbein and the late Luke Reece. Caring cousin, niece, mother-in-law and friend. Beloved Aunt Fern to countless. At 84 years, she enjoyed sharing her birth year with Mickey Mouse, but was one year older than her favorite Donald Duck. Services: Graveside service at Bellerive Cemetery, Creve Coeur, Monday, December 31, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. A celebration of Fern's life will take place at the Schrader Funeral Home Family Center, 14960 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, following the graveside service. Tributes may be made to the St. Louis Society for the Blind, St. Louis Heart Association or American Lung Association. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
Fern was the next door neighbor to my family on Five Meadows and a long time friend to my parents. . . I am so sad to learn of her death--but it seems she was surrounded by so many fabulous people who loved her and as she read this now--she is on that long awaited date with William. . My deepest sympathy to all of you--and I am happy that we had a chance to share in this extraordinary life of Fern Z.
Susan Righter-Grimes
December 29, 2012 | Chatham, NJ
Jill & Aunt Fern at Beth & Neal's Wedding 9/2012 - Our family will deeply miss Aunt Fern being part of our daily lives.
Warren, Jill & Brad Rabinowitz Beth & Neal DuBro
December 29, 2012
She had the best laugh, and the strongest hugs. Love you, Gma.
Erin
December 29, 2012 | Orlando, FL
