Charles Ziegler

ZIEGLER, CHARLES H., 87 of Sebring, FL died peacefully, Thursday, February 3, 2011 at his Sebring residence.

Charles was born in Lebanon, PA, son of the late, Paul H.and Nettie (Hibshman) Ziegler. Following high school, he worked for Bethlehem Steel prior to joining the U.S. Marine Corps, as Corporal during W.W.II. Following the war he returned to Bethlehem Steel. In 1952 he purchased, Ziegler Ice Cream from his father, retiring in 1974 and moving to Sebring. He worked for Spofford Stage for several years where he enjoyed operating a bulldozer. A 50 year member of Masonic Lodge #226, a past commander of Knights Templar #24 and York Rite Bodies, all of Lebanon, PA. His hobby was classic automobiles. Charles was a member of Sebring Church of the Brethren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Ziegler; brother, Caleb Ziegler and sisters, Pauline Shuey, Erma Rohrer, L. Lois Ziegler and is survived by his loving wife, Miriam W. (nee Weierbach) Ziegler, Sebring; children and their spouses, Charlene (Richard) Truex, Yardley, PA, Gary Ziegler, Orlando, FL, Charles (Jean) Ziegler, North Wales, PA, Loretta (Dr. Philip) Grossman, Coral Gables, FL and Jane Ziegler, Elizabethtown, PA; sisters, Anna Dourte, Lebanon, PA and Barbara Dennis, Texas; grandchildren, Laura Ziegler, Bryan Ziegler, Eric Grossman, Lanny Grossman and Todd Truex; two great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, PA.