Russell Ziegler

ZIEGLER, RUSSELL W. JUNEAU Russell Warren Ziegler, age 84, passed away on Thursday morning February 16, 2012 at Clearview in Juneau, with his wife Amy at his side, following a brief illness. Russell Warren Ziegler was born in Quincy, IL. on July 15, 1927, the son of Carl and Anna Ziegler. He was a 1943 high school graduate. Russell served his country in the United States Navy Air Corp from 1944 to 1946, when he was honorably discharged. He married the love of his life, Amy Frances Rangus on December 22, 1961. Russell retired in 1992 after 22 years with American Motors Corp. After his retirement, he and his wife managed an apartment complex in Watertown for 5 years. Russell was a handyman, so this was an ideal opportunity as he loved to work with his hands. In his spare time, Russell enjoyed the company of his three Poodle/Shiatsu mix dogs, Jones, Sassy and Suki. He was an avid bowler. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Amy Ziegler of Juneau, a brother W. Burnell (Ronnie) Ziegler and close friends Nancy Thiel and Michelle Jones. He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers Carl, Robert and Chet and a sister Benny. Family innichment, with Military Honors will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia. The family wishes to thank the staff at Clearview North for their care and concern. Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family.