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Barry Ziegler Obituary
Barry Ziegler, 74, of Exeter Township, passed away, Sunday, August 16th, 2015, in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Medical Center.
He was the husband of Shelby M. (Matthews) Ziegler of Harrisburg since 1971. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late John and Esther (McKelly) Ziegler.
Barry was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster in 1959 and was a member of Community U.C.C.-St. Lawrence.
Barry worked as an Apprentice and Journeyman Printer at the Lancaster Press from June of 1959 until May of 1965. He was then associated with the Nationwide Insurance Company for 38 1/2 years as an agent in Lancaster, a Sales Manager in Dauphin County and Clark's Summit for 5 1/2 years and then Berks County as a sales representative from 1977 until retiring in December 2004.
He was the past president of the Scranton Association of Life Underwriters for many years and taught both the LUTC 1 and II classes.
He umpired baseball for one year and fast pitch softball for 5 years while in Lancaster traveling to Honey Brook to umpire in the Softball tournaments. He officiated High School Swimming, Track and Basketball for 22 years and Football for 35 years and was the Commissioner of Officials for 15 years for the Berks County Football Officials Association. He was a member of the PIAA for 37 years and a life member of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.
He was a life member of the Reiffton Fire Company Social Club and served as a trustee for many years.
Barry also served on the Berks County Youth Aid Panel in Exeter Township and was elected to a 6 year term as a Supervisor for the Exeter Township Board of Supervisors in 2014.
In addition to his wife, Barry is survived by: three sons: Keith of Irvine, CA, Gregg of Las Vegas, NV and Douglas, husband of Alison, of Reading; two grandsons, Troy and Cody; and two granddaughters, Brooke and Quinn Ziegler; and one brother, Donald of Lewes, DE.
He was predeceased by his twin sister, Brenda Benner, and his brother, John Jr.
Visitation with family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. on Thursday Evening and again on Friday Morning from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with services beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Lutz Funeral Home, Inc., 2100 Perkiomen Ave., Mt. Penn. Entombment in Forest Hills Memorial Park Exeter Township.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, or the Lung Cancer Foundation of America, 15 South Franklin Street, New Ulm, MN 56073.
Lutz Funeral Home, Inc., Mount Penn, in charge of arrangements.
For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com.
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paula & stanley szortyka
August 20, 2015
Barry is the kindest person we know. We both need walkers to go into and out of the restaurant and Barry always helped us when he was there, which was almost every night. Even after the cancer diagnosis he still helped us with the door and going to our car. He was good person in every way and he is missed by any one who knew him.
RONALD GERNERT
August 19, 2015
My condolences to wife and family.Long time fellow official and friend. MaY GOD BLESS. Ron Gernert
Tina Delong
August 19, 2015
Barry you have been a family friend since before I can remember. I am going to miss seeing out and around various places in Exeter!! You know my dad as well as I do. My family is grieving the loss an era!!!
Shelby and Doug although I don't see you as much now that we are grown up I want you to know I will always hold a special place in my heart for ALL the Zieglers! Even the 2 newest additions!
Thoughts are with you my friends
Billie Marshall
August 19, 2015
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Barry's death. He was a lovely,kind man who visited my brother in law Stanley ever day since he went to live at Elmwood. My sympathies and condolences to his family.
Toni & Larry Miller
August 18, 2015
Shelby and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We have known Barry for many, many years. As our Insurance agent, customer of the bank and as a friend. He will be greatly missed.
Derek Redmond
August 18, 2015
Thoughts and prayers with you and your family Doug
Kelly Eckert
August 18, 2015
My condolences to you and your family Doug
Don Weaver
August 18, 2015
I was very sorry to read of Barry's passing. I knew Barry as a fellow football official; and as the AD at Daniel Boone I was always glad to see Barry assigned to our games. In recent years I would see Barry at Redners and we could have interesting discussions about the township business. and people and times at J.P. McCaskey.
mike bortz
August 18, 2015
Peace be with you
michael bortz
August 18, 2015
Very sad to hear condolences to Shelby & Doug may God see you this time of Grief
Jeff Rohrbach
August 18, 2015
Very sad to hear of Barry's passing got to meet Barry at Reifton Fire company 30 years ago proud to say he was my friend Rest in peace
August 18, 2015
Shelby and Doug - our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bev and Chip Pauley.
Amanda
August 18, 2015
The news of your passing has come by shock to me. I always enjoyed conversations with you about your upcoming cruises planned with your wife and you making sure I knew how wonderful it was when you returned. You were a great man and always a smile. Prayers to your family
Wendi Hataloski
August 18, 2015
Shelby & Glenda:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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