Paul E. Ziegler

Paul Ziegler, age 85 passed away on his Birthday on Wednesday December 11, 2024 at the Mapleton Community Home. With his wife, granddaughter and great granddaughter at his side. A memorial service will be held at 10am Friday December 20 at the Community Covenant Church in Huntley with Rev. Mike Omtvedt officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7PM Thursday December 19 at Spencer-Owen Funeral Home in Winnebago and continue one hour before the service at the church. Burial will take place at a later date at Pleasantview Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at www.spencerowen.com

 Paul E. Ziegler was born December 11, 1939 in Mankato to Roger Ziegler and Evelyn Perrizo. Paul graduated from Easton – Delavan School and worked for grain elevators and a NAPA Auto Parts store.

He was married to Mary Ann Malherek, together they were blessed with seven children. Later divorcing in 1989. Paul then remarried on March 24, 1990, to Marian Johnson and gained five step children, which he called his own.

Paul was passionate about making crafts and building go carts, tractors, and soap box derby cars.

 He also had the courage to make fake bombs for July 4th displays. You could find Paul in the garage tinkering with whatever he could. Paul valued life and family; he loved his wife very much. He enjoyed teasing his children on dos and don’ts. He strived to help them in any way he could. He was a member of the Community Covenant Church of Huntley.

Left to cherish his memory, his wife Marian of 34 years, 11 months and 11 days. His 7 children, 5 stepchildren, many grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as other extended family.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law Mina Lowman, sister Mary Ann Welker, brother Robert Ziegler and many other loving relatives.