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1946
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2020
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Ralph Ziegler Obituary
He was born May 12, 1946 in Franklin, and his parents, Marion Storms Ziegler and George Ziegler, lived in their Franklin home for their entire marriage, more than 60 years. He was able to trace his maternal family all the way back to Dirck Storms, who emigrated from the Netherlands in 1662 and settled in Brooklyn.
Ralph attended Franklin High School, where his father was the principal. He graduated from Susquehanna University and served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.
After living in Guam and Denver, he settled in Los Angeles and began a successful career as an entertainment business manager for numerous celebrities and was a chief financial officer at the Triad and ICM talent agencies. After retiring, his love of animals led him to becoming a trained volunteer docent at the L.A. Zoo, and he was also active with the Glendale Historical Society and the Doctor's House at Brand Park.
He is survived by his husband, Alan Eichler, of Glendale, California; sister, Frances Garrity, of Franklin; brother, Dana Ziegler, of McAfee; sister-in-law, Peggy Ziegler; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are pending, but donations can be made to the Los Angeles Zoo or the Glendale Historical Society.
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Alan Eichler
January 17, 2022
Remembering my beloved spouse on the second anniversary of his passing.
DOROTHEA H MINISH
January 16, 2022
Remembering fondly .
DOROTHEA MINISH
January 18, 2021
He was a wonderful man , and always a sweet person to remember.. Love to his husband. Dorothea.
Alan Eichler
February 9, 2020
Etenal love from Alan
Beth Beemer Howering
February 5, 2020
Sending sincere condolences to his family. I remember Ralph in high school - a truly nice person. May he rest in peace. So sorry for the loss of your brother, Dana.
Rick and Lynnette Lipp
January 30, 2020
Ralph was a sweet man and we will miss the get-to-gethers when we would see Ralph and Alan. Ralph will be missed by many.
Shirley Schmidt
January 29, 2020
When vacationing with Alan and Ralph, Alan often was busy with work so Ralph and I ventured out for the day experiencing so many places of beauty and interest. Museums, gardens, zoo, food shopping, harvesting Ralph's wonderful vegetable and fruit garden and of course, cooking. One of our really long days was finding our way up Mt. Baldy, having a few cocktails, a great dinner and we're joined by the owner. I have fond memories of the three of us going to shows, enjoying dinner out and just kicking back and being friends. Such an untimely loss for so many, especially Alan! Ralph, you are missed already but I smile thinking of you and the good times we shared. Alan, you do not yet know the depth of how much you will miss your partner. I am always just a call away, night or day. With much love, Shirley
LYNDA Wells
January 27, 2020
One of the most intelligent, interesting men I ever met. Ralph, you made a difference!
January 26, 2020
Sincere sympathy to Ralph's husband Alan and to his brother and sister. To the class of Franklin High School 1964, we lost a great friend.Love, Dorothea .
January 26, 2020
SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO FRANCIS GARRITY UPON THE PASSING OF HER BROTHER, RALPH. MAY HIS TRIP HOME BE JOYOUS.
MJK
Simone Gad
January 26, 2020
A lovely man Ralph Ziegler. RIP. My sincere condolences to his husband Alan Eichler. Sending Love. Ralph will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him and were friends.
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