Robert M. Ziegler

1933 - 2014

ROBERT M. ZIEGLER Robert M. Ziegler, 81, passed away at his Harleysville residence on June 16, 2014, with his family by his side. He and his wife, Mary (Reiff) Ziegler, observed their 60th wedding anniversary on November 25th of last year. Born April 11, 1933 in Souderton, he was a son of the late Norman and Ruth (Moyer) Ziegler. He was a 1951 graduate of Souderton High School and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He was employed with Hatfield Quality Meats for 40 years, retiring in 1995. Mr. Ziegler was an active member of Zion Mennonite Church where he sang in the choir, served on the cemetery committee, and was a former deacon. He was also passionate about his work with the MCC's Material Resource Center. He loved sports especially when his grandchildren were involved. He also spent countless hours maintaining his property and took pride in his work. Above all, he cherished time with his family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Brad Ziegler and his wife, Cheri, of Souderton, Brent Ziegler and his wife, Nanci, of Lower Gwynedd, Bralene Rathgeber and her husband, Jeff, of Souderton, Brooke Ziegler and his wife, Kerrie, of Harleysville, and Becky Yoder and her husband, Bradd, of Rock Hall, MD; 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Arlene Landis, of Harleysville. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie J. Ziegler; two brothers, Glenn and David Ziegler; and a sister, Lois Lawton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service on Saturday, June 21, at Zion Mennonite Church, 149 Cherry Lane, Souderton, PA 18964, where family will receive friends from 9-10:30AM. A memorial service will follow at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Zion Mennonite Church Capital Campaign at the address above. Arrangements are by Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home, Inc. of Franconia Twp. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.WilliamsBergeyKoffel.com.