Obit: Ziegler, Eldon Arthur (1939 - 2013)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Ziegler, Chandler, Kazatsky, VandeBerg, Mattes, Gerber

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/27/2013

Ziegler, Eldon Arthur (23 November 1939 - 18 February 2013)

Eldon Arthur Ziegler, 73, of Columbus, OH, died peacefully Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Eldon was retired vice president of Industry Affairs and former vice president of Claims for Nationwide Insurance. He had also been formerly associated with Wausau Insurance. He was instrumental in the establishment of the National Insurance Crime Bureau. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He was a member of All Saints Lutheran Church. An avid outdoorsman, Eldon enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; devoted children, Jeffrey (Bill) and Chris (Marsha) Ziegler, Robin Chandler and Courtney (Gary) Kazatsky; sister, Erline (Russell) VandeBerg; brother, Dwight (Linda) Ziegler; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many other cherished extended family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mitzi (Mattes) Ziegler; parents, Art E. and Marion Ziegler; and a brother, DuWayne Ziegler.

A memorial service was held Friday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, Worthington, where the family received visitors for one hour prior to the service. Rev. Bonnie Gerber officiated.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue 5th Floor Norwalk, CT 06851 in Eldon’s memory. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com to send on-line condolences.

(Additional Note from Eldon's son Christopher M. Ziegler)

Hi Dolores

I am Eldon Ziegler’s son. I just saw your web site for Clark County History and found my father’s information. His date of birth was November 23, 1939. Born in Neillsville, Wisconsin. He moved to Marion, Wisconsin at age 16 when his parents (Arthur and Marion) decided to give up farming and started a supper club. They owned Zig’s Supper Club in Marion (may have literally been in Clintonville) for many years. Zig's was a popular dining spot and watering hole for decades.

He and my mother, Mitzi Mattes, met in Marion.

I noticed your web site was missing his date of birth. I gave you a lot more information but in any event, if you'd like to add the date of birth, now you have it.

Thanks!

Christopher M. Ziegler