- Merle A. Ziegler, 79, Grand Chute, WI. passed away on August 5, 2008, in Hawaii. He was born to the late Herbert & Lonnie Ziegler. He graduated from Appleton West High School in 1947. He worked at the Appleton Wire Works for 36 years. He worked part-time for Kidz Cab delivering meals on wheels. He was united in marriage to Karleen Rusch in 1953.
He is survived by his wife; three sons: John and Terri, FL, Michael & Joan, Hortonville; Tom and Julie, TX; and daughter, Barbara Howe, Menasha; five grandsons, two granddaughters, two great-grandchildren, two sisters: Shirley Stevens and Jean (Bob) Yandre, brother, David (Cheryl), a brother-in-law, John Goldman, New Berlin and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Herman and Martha Rusch; his brother-in-law, John Stevens and his sister-in-law, Lois Goldman.
He was an active member of the Outagamie Conservation Club and the Appleton Rifle & Pistol Club. He had many great friends in both clubs. His years of dedicated service in educating our hunters to be safe and responsible were a great contribution to the future of hunting and to the community he served. He loved going to church and he also was a greeter. His favorite hymm was "Amazing Grace."
The memorial service will be on Friday, September 12, 2008, at Faith Lutheran Church, 601 E. Glendale Avenue, Appleton, WI. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Service to follow at 11 with a luncheon afterwards. In liew of flowers, a memorial has been established.
He will for ever be remembered for being a wonderful husband and also for his wisdom and talents.
Merle, Heaven is your home.
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1929 - 2008 (79 years)
Education - High School
