Joseph Marion Ziegler III

It´s been a few years Joe, but you are not forgotten. Today I am attending the WWII Weekend in Reading, PA. It has been awhile since I was there. I will be thinking about you & Bill. It will not be the same without your incredible show. I pray for your peace and that of your family. Time to pull out the videos.

I worked with Joe for a couple years at BIM. Just found out about his passing. What a shock ! So sorry to read about it. Rest in peace, buddy.

I had thought I had left a condolence. I have known Joe, for some time when he was with us. My late roommate Tom Brock '55-'17 and I were entertained with his act as Costello, Funny and a very nice to be with. I would like to have known him much better, may he rest in peace in the Lord's arms. Dan

I didn't hear about Joe's untimely demise until just recently. He left this world far too soon, and my belated condolences to his family. He was one of my instructors at BIM when I was a member of the 86D1 class. He was a terrific instructor, a fine Dean of Students and a very funny guy who always had the ability to make people laugh. Rest in peace Mister Z. You will never be forgotten

Took our kids to the Reading WWII weekend several years ago even though they really did not want to go. They ended up enjoying the show and the main reason was the Abbott and Costello show!!! Now they cannot wait for it to come back to Reading each year. I remember my father watching the real Abbott and Costello and these guys were awesome !!! My kids were laughing pretty much the whole time they performed, along with my wife and myself of course !!! We are headed to the WWII show in a...

I just heard of Joe's passing thru the Reading WW2 airshow site. My wife and I both enjoyed the Abbott and Costello routines at the show. Portraying the classic humor of Lou Costello with such authenticity and charm was truly a gift. I will miss that.

I met Joe & Bill @ the WW2 air show in Reading PA. About 10 years ago. I would go out of my way every year to find them & catch there show.Then spend a few minutes talking with them.They were always warm & receptive. I would joke with them & say, how come you guys haven`t made a movie yet? & they would laugh & say Hollywood hasn`t called us. Every year we would pick up right where we left off. Joe was the kind of guy you met once, & when you walked away you felt that you knew him all your...

What a great guy Joe was. He will be missed at every Monster Bash, for many years to come. A funny man and a true friend, our whole family loved him.

Karl Spisak, Cathy, Autumn & grandkids

Joe,

I remember the first time I ever saw you (even before we met). I walked out of the door on the second floor of one of the buildings in the "French Village" at the Reading Air Show. I instantly recognized you as Lou Costello and we exchanged joking remarks.

Over the years, I not only considered you a reenacting acquaintance, but also a friend. Of course, one of my favorite "private jokes" was the one about Bill's trip to the Alamo and I share it still today.

As I...