In Loving Memory
William "Bill" Zeigler

VISITATION
Friday, January 5, 2024
12:30 - 1:30 P.M.
Bethany Lutheran Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Friday, January 5, 2024
1:30 P.M.
Bethany Lutheran Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Peter Morlock

INURNMENT
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

William F. Zeigler, son of Lloyd and Lucille (Hersom) Zeigler, was born April 19, 1944 in Emmetsburg, Iowa.  He received his education in Emmetsburg, graduating from Emmetsburg High School in 1962.  On December 19, 1962 Bill entered the United States Navy serving in Vietnam.  Bill was released from active duty on November 21, 1966 and honorably discharged December 18, 1968, after two years in the Naval Reserves.

On March 22, 1968 Bill was united in marriage to Nancy Ring in Dunnell, Minnesota.  Shortly after their marriage, Bill and Nancy moved to Emmetsburg where they made their home.  They were blessed with four children.

Bill worked for the telephone company for many years.  He had a lawn care business and you could often see Bill mowing lawns around town. He served on the C.W.A. Union and spent many hours volunteering for the Museum on Main in Emmetsburg.  He received an award from Governor Branstad for his work on the museum.

Bill was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg.  He was an avid E'Hawk fan and volunteered countless hours helping with the Little E'Hawk wrestling program.  Bill also  enjoyed broadcasting the wrestling meets with Bill Bramley for many years.  Bill was a member of the V.F.W. Post #2295 and served as a City Councilman for sixteen years.

Bill passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Ingleside Assisted Living in Fairmont, Minnesota, at the age of 79.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Lucille Zeigler; his wife, Nancy; a brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Shirley Zeigler;  a sister and brother-in-law, Luetta and Melvin Reese; and brother-in-law, Jim Ring.

He is survived by his children, William Zeigler, Jr. (Chris) of Prior Lake, Minnesota, Barbara Zeigler of Fairmont, Minnesota, Robert Zeigler (Carrie) of Mt. Zion, Illinois, and Brandon Zeigler of Iowa City, Iowa; six grandchildren, Zach Zeigler, Cody Zeigler, Joseph Kesterson, Jennifer Kesterson, Madison House, and P.J. House; a brother-in-law, Rick Ring (Barb); sisters-in-law, Janice Ring and Mandy Ring; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home