Julaine And William Ziegert

Julaine Kraay Ziegert
1944 - 2017
and
William Lewis Ziegert
1945 - 2017

"Love never dies, it simply changes form." Julaine Ziegert
"It is truly a friendly Universe." Bill Ziegert
We -- Bill, David, Mark, and Jonathan Ziegert -- are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our parents, Bill and Julaine Ziegert. On Saturday afternoon, June 24th, as our parents drove from their home in Boise to their cherished cabin in McCall, ID – they were involved in a car accident that resulted in both of them making their transition.
True partners since college, together they raised their children with a strong foundation of Unconditional Love, Support, and Acceptance. They deeply loved their four boys, and extended this profound love as their family grew to include daughters-in-love (Amy, Pam, and Amanda), grandchildren (Hailey, Will, Henry, Ella, Greta, and Owen), and great-grandchildren (Riley and Charlotte). Simply being together with their family gave them endless joy.
Bill and Julaine loved each other without limits and viewed each day as a brand new adventure. This zeal took Julaine to many places over her life, including the Soviet Union, Nepal, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Greece, and other far reaching locales. Connection was always at the heart of her travels. Connecting with people, connecting with cultures, and connecting with herself. She was a student of spirituality and life. She created the Center for Unlimited Possibilities while living in Valparaiso, IN. Through this center, she held many gatherings that combined her infinite Love of people with her unwavering belief in each of us.
Bill was an exceptional and dedicated leader, truly valuing the contributions of others. With intention, integrity and respect, he led a number of companies and teams to be their best. He loved to golf and be outside hiking with Julaine. He was endlessly thoughtful and generous, sending multitudes of postcards to his grandchildren, or regularly over-tipping restaurant servers. He radiated peace and contentment, helping his family and friends to truly know, as he said, that "it's ALL good".
Their focus on infinite possibilities led them to create a beautiful life together in both Indiana and then Idaho. In recent years, this created new chapters for them, including numerous adventures in their RV. They truly embodied their beliefs, reaffirming as Bill always said that "it is a friendly Universe." They were examples of what it looks like to Live Fully, in Love.
Julaine and Bill cherished many close friends in their lives and often recalled how they were deeply inspired by and grateful for so many wonderful people. These friendships expressed the truth that "giving and receiving are one and the same."
They were shining examples of Unconditional Love and Joy, and we are grateful to carry that Love and Joy with us. As Julaine always said "Love never dies, it simply changes form." We know in our hearts that this is true.
We will celebrate their lives with a "Celebration of Love" on the late afternoon of October 13th in Boise, Idaho. Please contact ziegert.celebrationoflove@gmail.com for more information.