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Reuben Ziehlsdorf Obituary

Ziehlsdorf, Reuben W. Passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. Age 85. Beloved husband of Beverly (Nee Piehl). Loving father of Debi (Bill) Calligaro and Sheri Ziehlsdorf. Proud grandpa of Tyler Calligaro, Jasmine Jenkins, Keldrick Jenkins, Hailey Calligaro, Tae Jenkins, Jamiher Jenkins, and Jaylen Jenkins. Great-grandpa of Ja'niya Jenkins. Dear brother of Agnes (Al) Voss and Bernard (Ruby) Ziehlsdorf. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at FOX RIVER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, N34 W23575 Capitol Dr., Pewaukee, Friday, March 17, 12-1PM. Funeral Service 1PM by Rev. Dr. Lonnie Richardson. Interment Wisconsin Memorial Park. Reuben was an agent of American Family Insurance. He and his wife were members of Am. Legion Post 449, Circle of Friends, and the Suburban YMCA. Reuben was also a member of the Milwaukee Male Chorus. Reuben and his family were also former members at Bethany and First Congregational Church.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 15, 2017.

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FOX RIVER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

N34 W23575 Capitol Dr., Pewaukee, WI

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