Willard D. Ziegler
November 18, 1932 — May 22, 2011
Willard D. Ziegler
Willard D. Ziegler, Jr., 78, beloved husband of Helen L. Ziegler of Hanover, died Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Hanover Hospital following a brief illness.
Born November 18, 1932 in Hazleton, PA, he was a son of Willard D. Ziegler, Sr. and Elizabeth Culp Ziegler. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Joan Hall and Betty Blacklidge; and a brother William Ziegler. He received his Bachelor of Science from Bloomsburg University and Master’s degrees from Penn State University and was a Doctoral candidate three credits shy of earning that degree.
Mr. Ziegler was Hanover School District’s first speech and hearing therapist and later worked in Harrisburg as a speech and hearing advisor for the state of Pennsylvania before retiring in 1994. He was a patriotic man who served as a corporal in the US Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Harold H. Bair American Legion Post # 14. He was an avid swimmer and could be seen everyday at the YMCA. Recently becoming a 50 year Mason, he was a member of Patmos Lodge #348 F&AM. He was also a member of the Hanover Lions Club and marched with the Hanover Lancers, proudly carrying the United States flag.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of 51 years, is a son, Eric P. Ziegler and his wife, Gail, of Rhode Island; a daughter, Lisa Ann Lucht and her husband, James, of North Carolina; one brother, James Ziegler; two sisters, Jacqueline Bogenreif and Addie Burnett all of California; four grandsons and one granddaughter.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at All Saints Episcopal Church with The Rev. Douglas Smith officiating. Upon his wishes, his body was donated to the Humanity Gifts Registry of Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the All Saints Episcopal Church, 890 McCosh Street, Hanover, PA 17331.
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Born November 18, 1932 in Hazleton, PA, he was a son of Willard D. Ziegler, Sr. and Elizabeth Culp Ziegler. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Joan Hall and Betty Blacklidge; and a brother William Ziegler. He received his Bachelor of Science from Bloomsburg University and Master’s degrees from Penn State University and was a Doctoral candidate three credits shy of earning that degree.
Mr. Ziegler was Hanover School District’s first speech and hearing therapist and later worked in Harrisburg as a speech and hearing advisor for the state of Pennsylvania before retiring in 1994. He was a patriotic man who served as a corporal in the US Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Harold H. Bair American Legion Post # 14. He was an avid swimmer and could be seen everyday at the YMCA. Recently becoming a 50 year Mason, he was a member of Patmos Lodge #348 F&AM. He was also a member of the Hanover Lions Club and marched with the Hanover Lancers, proudly carrying the United States flag.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of 51 years, is a son, Eric P. Ziegler and his wife, Gail, of Rhode Island; a daughter, Lisa Ann Lucht and her husband, James, of North Carolina; one brother, James Ziegler; two sisters, Jacqueline Bogenreif and Addie Burnett all of California; four grandsons and one granddaughter.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at All Saints Episcopal Church with The Rev. Douglas Smith officiating. Upon his wishes, his body was donated to the Humanity Gifts Registry of Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the All Saints Episcopal Church, 890 McCosh Street, Hanover, PA 17331.
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