Robert Ziegler

Robert C. Ziegler, 75 of Yale, died January 3, 2007 in Port Huron Hospital following a short illness. Bob was born October 23, 1931 in Monroe, Michigan. He married the former Mary Joyce McPhail on August 21, 1971 in Ascension Church in Warren. Bob was a former employee of General Motors Corporation and a 27 year cancer survivor. He enjoyed working with his hands and taking care of his family. The love of his life was his grandson and granddaughter. He is survived by his wife, Mary Joyce Ziegler of Yale; daughters, Ann (Tim) Schumaker of Lexington and Rita (Alan) Luzynski of Royal Oak; his grandson Noah Schumaker (6 years) and granddaughter Hailey Luzynski (15months); sister, Theresa (Mike) McMullan of Monroe; brother, Austin (Linda Lou) Ziegler of Newport; sister, Rosemary (Dean) Jacobs of Petersburg, MI; sister, Ruth Ann (Bill) Brown of Monroe; brother, Rick (Sharon) Ziegler of Monroe; sister Carol (Phil) Ameye of Monroe and sister-in-law Linda Ziegler also of Monroe. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Dorothy Ziegler; brother, Kenneth Ziegler and sister Shirley Ziegler. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Edward's Catholic Church, Lakeport. The Rev. Joseph M. Esper, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp. Visitation is 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home, 1720 Elk St, Port Huron, Michigan 48060 and 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. A scripture service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday. Memorials in memory of Bob are requested to the wishes of the family.