Dean Edward Ziegler, age 84, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015.
Dean was born on December 18, 1930 in Noblesville, IN to William T. and Evelyn (Gintert) Ziegler. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter-in-law, Kathy (Johnston) Ziegler; and his sister, Nila Roraus. Dean is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Betty (Rushton) Ziegler; his sons, David Ziegler. and Gary (Chris) Ziegler; his grandchildren: Aimee, Bethany, David (Melanee), Matthew, and Derik; step-grandchildren: Jason (Alicia), and Pam; his eleven great-grandchildren; and his sister, Nancy Tarr of North Carolina.
A funeral service for Dean was be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2015 at Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe, Rockford, MI. Pastor J.B. Stutts officiated. There was a time of visitation one hour prior to the service from 10-11:00 a.m. also at Pederson Funeral Home. Interment took place at Plainfield Township Cemetery.
Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to Alzheimer’s Association, GMC West MI Chapter, 2944 Fuller Avenue NE, Suite 101, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. Please visit www.pedersonfuneralhome.com to read a more detailed obituary or to share a memory with Dean’s family.
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