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Richard M.
Richard M. Zieman, age 45, passed away in Chicago, IL. on September 30, 2012. He was born to David and Judy (Botts) Zieman on April 26, 1967, in Toledo, Ohio. Rich was a graduate of Anthony Wayne High School and Owens Community College. He was a skilled auto technician having worked at BP, AAA and Crum Manufacturing. Rich was an avid New York Yankee's and Notre Dame fan.
He is survived by his parents, Dave and Judy Zieman of Whitehouse, OH; brothers, David of Seattle, WA and Todd (Lisa) of Perrysburg, OH; son, Jonas; former wife, Jennifer Baron, and son, Jake. Rich was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Virginia Zieman and Richard and Mary Botts. A special thank you to Tom, Tod and Keith.
A private memorial service will be held for the family. Arrangements by Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared with the family at
walkerfuneralhomes.com
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Amy Warren
March 3, 2023
He is still sorely missed. At least he and Nancy are together again, in Heaven. God Bless you both.
John & Marcia (Waterville Hardware)
October 11, 2012
Dave & Judy, our condolences for your recent loss. Our heart goes out to you and your family, that you may find peace in God and security in Christ
Lisa Haberstock-Jeffer
October 7, 2012
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts. I will always remember Rich in his AW football jersey.
Jackie (Parker) Daylor
October 6, 2012
Zieman family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I always enjoyed spending time with Rich and he was a wonderful person and friend. I was so sorry to hear about your loss.
Mike Degens
October 5, 2012
I remember Rich as a great teammate, neighbor and most of all friend. I am so saddened by this news and will keep his family in my prayers. God bless.
Kelly (Plocek) Crawford
October 5, 2012
Zieman family,
I don't know if you remember me but Rich and I were very close friends back in high school. I can't tell you the countless phone calls he and I had every day after school and he would talk about cars, cars, and more cars. He tried sooo hard to get me to understand what hollies and headers were and to this date, I still don't get it. In his honor, I got on google and looked up the terms to tried to understand. And again, I still don't get it :0) It surely was not due to lack of effort by Rich. He had such a passion for cars or anything he was interested in. He was a great friend and I was honored to be in his and Jen's wedding. I wish him peace and I wish you the same. I pray for peace and love for Jonas as well.
Kathie Reyome Podiak
October 5, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Rich will be missed. I will remember what a great friend he was to me! He always had a big smile on his face! May god bless all of you!
Kristen Gaddis (White)
October 5, 2012
My deepest sympathies for this painful time and sad, sad loss. I hold fond memories of the friendship Rich and I had many, many years ago.
October 5, 2012
Hadn't seen Rich in years but I remember him as a good friend. Sorry for your loss.
October 5, 2012
Our deepest sympathy is with the entire Zieman family. Jenny all our thoughts and prayers for you and the boys.
The Hensley Family
Aimee Rehberg-Waite
October 4, 2012
Jen,
I am so sorry to hear about Rich. You and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Phil Gerken
October 4, 2012
Our family was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May you find strength and peace through Christ, during this difficult time and always.
Stacy Smith- Buraszeski
October 4, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Zieman family as well as Jenny and sons during this time. I think one of the things Rich will best be remembered for is being such a nice guy. A lot of good memories from the AW days.
Korie (Meyer) Palek
October 4, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Zieman,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Rich was a very, very special person in Kevin's life, our family's life, as well as my life. He will be greatly missed by the Meyer family. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Zieman family. We love you Rich!
Chrissy Dunlavy-Bills
October 4, 2012
So sorry to hear about Rich. I have great memories of playing with Todd, Rich and my siblings Shawn, Jay and Kim on 5 Points Road. You have the nicest family and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Kathy Tansel
October 4, 2012
Our heartfelt sympathy to your family at this tragic time in your life. May God carry you through and leave you with all the special memories of your child. Kathy and John Tansel Sr.
Cindy Binkley
October 4, 2012
So very sad when you lose someone so young. My heart goes out to all of you, especially his sons. May God keep watch over Rich and all of his loved ones.
Brenda Dodson (Charles)
October 4, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. Hold on to your special memories of Rich, as I will. He will always live in our hearts and cherish the memories forever.
Chris Greene
October 4, 2012
My thoughts go out to the family.So sorry to hear about Rich. I was close to Rich and the family. AW
Mitch Filiere
October 4, 2012
So sad to hear about Rich and my sympathy is with your family. I remember Rich as a great kid and classmate at AW.
Nicole Williams
October 4, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to your family. Rich was a good friend, I had many good times with him and Dave.
Jill Betts
October 4, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
Daun Franklin Johnson
October 4, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family.
anonymous
October 4, 2012
Although it has been years since I have seen Rich...I remember (and knew him) to be a kind & compassionate person. Prayers & peace to his family & loved ones.
John Tansel
October 3, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Amrhien-Wagner
October 3, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Tracy Armstrong
October 3, 2012
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Rich was a friend indeed that the Lord sent to us all.
Linda Freshour
October 3, 2012
Judy & Dave,
My deepest sympathy to you both, and your sons, and family. This is one of the hardest things you will ever go through. I hope your faith in the Lord helps you in your grief.
Sincerely,
Linda & Norman Freshour
John & Jody Herriott, John & Donna Adams
October 3, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Heather (Your) McGannon
October 3, 2012
Todd,
I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of your brother. May your memories bring you smiles in the days, months and years ahead.
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