Richard H. Ziegler

Richard H. Ziegler, age 78, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019

at the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital at the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Richard was born on September 27, 1935 in Elmore, Minnesota to Herwin and Irene (Boettcher) Ziegler, both of whom are deceased.  He was once married to Carole J. Krinkie and Carol Bridenstine.

He is survived by 2 children, Rhonda Frederick of Galion, and Kurt Ziegler of Nevada, Ohio.  3 grandchildren, Joshua (Jayme) Frederick, JoAnne (Rusty Vicars) Frederick, and Kurt Michael Ziegler, along with 3 great grandchildren, Zackery, Erika Frederick, and Abigail Vicars, and 2 stepchildren, Krista and Billy Mitchell of Upper Sandusky.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Carole, 2 sons, Michael and Tracy, a sister Iona Claude, and 2 brothers. 

Richard was a carpenter his entire life.

He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Upper Sandusky, and a former member of the Elks Lodge #32 of Marion, and The Eagles Lodge #2184 of Upper Sandusky.

For hobbies, he enjoyed watching John Wayne movies, and always kept busy by building and fixing things.

Funeral services for Richard Ziegler will be at 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Lucas-Batton funeral home in Upper Sandusky with Chaplain Steve Sturgeon officiating.

Visitations will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky.

Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church or a Charity of the Donor’s Choice and can be sent to Lucas-Batton at 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.

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