Gary Raynor Zieg

1937 - 2024

On March 1, 2024, Gary Raynor Zieg, 86, of Malin, Oregon, passed peacefully at is longtime home.

Gary was welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus and reunited with friends and family who passed before him. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ena Zieg and brother Kent Zieg.

Gary will be dearly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Jane; brother David, two sons, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Gary was born September 20, 1937 to Henry and Ena Zieg, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Gary was raised with his 2 younger brothers Kent and David. Gary graduated from the University of South Dakota with a bachelor's degree in chemistry where he also met his future wife, Jane. Gary worked in the chemical and science industries until he and his wife relocated to Malin, Oregon in 1971. After a few years in Malin, Gary went to work for the Oregon Department of Agriculture where he worked until his retirement.

Gary was passionate about his small town of Malin, Oregon. Gary served the city and his community on the City Counsel for 10 years and then as Mayor for an additional 20 years, until he retired from public office in 2020. He loved his community and the people who lived there. Gary's passion to see the town be successful can be seen and felt throughout the community by the many projects that were implemented during his time with the city.

A celebration of life will be held at the Broadway Theater, 2110 Broadway St, Malin, OR 97632 on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11 a.m., and officiated by Ross Adamson. There will be a lunch following the celebration of life at the Way Station Youth Center, 2120 Broadway St, Malin, OR 97632.