Kenneth Leroy Ziegler, age 73, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Born in Gibbon MN on November 10, 1939, he was the son of the late Paul Ziegler and Charlotte Waters Ziegler. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Ziegler.
An avid outdoorsman, Kenneth enjoyed playing softball and loved hunting and fishing. He retired from V.F. Jeans (Wrangler) after 6 years of service.
He leaves behind his son, Michael Ziegler and wife Anna; grandchildren, Sara and Gabriel Ziegler; his special friend of 13 years, Janice Rogers; and her children, Patricia Fernald and husband Vic, Jason Rogers and fianc Heather and Tyler Rogers; brother, Norm Ziegler and family of Minnesota; and sister, Pat Gill and family of Oregon. He will also be missed by his beloved dog, "Daisy" who he loved very much.
A gathering of friends will be held 3:00pm to 6:00pm on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at his home in Battleboro.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
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Saturday 4/20, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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