1928
Clyde
2015
Clyde Alvin Zeigler
July 23, 1928 — March 6, 2015
Clyde Alvin Zeigler, age 86 of Hastings, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.
Clyde was born on July 23, 1928, the son of Elmer M. and Mary E. (Sackett) Zeigler.
He attended various country schools in Barry County. He completed 9th grade and quit early in his 10th grade to work full time. Clyde honorably served in the US Army during World War II (1946 - 1948).
Clyde met and married the love of his life, Madeline Neeb on August 6, 1948. He enjoyed telling the story of how he and Madeline met, he was working at the Kroger store in Hastings and she at Miller's Ice Cream. Clyde would describe Madeline as the cute blonde that worked at the soda fountain.
Over the years, Clyde has worked for the Kroger Store in Hastings, Oldsmobile Garage in Hastings, City of Hastings, did carpentry work and owned and operated Zeigler Sand and Gravel and Zeigler's Bait and Tackle.
Clyde enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Mary Zeigler, sisters, Alvina Miller and Jaunita Williams and son-in-law, Thomas Taylor.
Clyde is survived by his wife of 66 years, Madeline R. Zeigler of Hastings, son, Jerry (Sandi) Zeigler of Wyoming, MI, daughter, Laura Taylor and the late Thomas Taylor of Hopkins, MI, grandchildren: Daniel (Jenny) Taylor of San Diego, CA, Nicole (Mike) Malone of Salt Lake City, Utah, Scott (Misty) Zeigler of Nashville, TN, Amy (David) Fichtner of Milan, MI, Michelle Zeigler (Amanda Witherell) of Wyoming, eight great-grandchildren, Emma, Thomas, Sophie, Alexis, Isaac, Maddy, Taytin and Evan, and brother, Walter Zeigler of Baldwin, MI.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Free Methodist Church or a charity of one's choice.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2015 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home, with a one hour visitation period from 12:00 pm until service time at 1:00 pm. Pastor Brian Teed will officiate the service. Burial will take place at Fuller Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Hastings American Legion Post #45 and the Active Military.
Clyde was born on July 23, 1928, the son of Elmer M. and Mary E. (Sackett) Zeigler.
He attended various country schools in Barry County. He completed 9th grade and quit early in his 10th grade to work full time. Clyde honorably served in the US Army during World War II (1946 - 1948).
Clyde met and married the love of his life, Madeline Neeb on August 6, 1948. He enjoyed telling the story of how he and Madeline met, he was working at the Kroger store in Hastings and she at Miller's Ice Cream. Clyde would describe Madeline as the cute blonde that worked at the soda fountain.
Over the years, Clyde has worked for the Kroger Store in Hastings, Oldsmobile Garage in Hastings, City of Hastings, did carpentry work and owned and operated Zeigler Sand and Gravel and Zeigler's Bait and Tackle.
Clyde enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Mary Zeigler, sisters, Alvina Miller and Jaunita Williams and son-in-law, Thomas Taylor.
Clyde is survived by his wife of 66 years, Madeline R. Zeigler of Hastings, son, Jerry (Sandi) Zeigler of Wyoming, MI, daughter, Laura Taylor and the late Thomas Taylor of Hopkins, MI, grandchildren: Daniel (Jenny) Taylor of San Diego, CA, Nicole (Mike) Malone of Salt Lake City, Utah, Scott (Misty) Zeigler of Nashville, TN, Amy (David) Fichtner of Milan, MI, Michelle Zeigler (Amanda Witherell) of Wyoming, eight great-grandchildren, Emma, Thomas, Sophie, Alexis, Isaac, Maddy, Taytin and Evan, and brother, Walter Zeigler of Baldwin, MI.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Free Methodist Church or a charity of one's choice.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2015 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home, with a one hour visitation period from 12:00 pm until service time at 1:00 pm. Pastor Brian Teed will officiate the service. Burial will take place at Fuller Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Hastings American Legion Post #45 and the Active Military.
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