John J Ziegler

July 25, 1940 - January 8, 2022

– Forever in Our Hearts – It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved John J. Ziegler, 81, on Saturday, January 8, 2022 in Saint Johns, Florida. He was born on July 25, 1940 to Valentine and Barbara (née Desch) Ziegler in Glenview, Illinois; he was the third of four children. He graduated from Saint George High School on May 31, 1959. John met his beloved wife, Judith Mae Zak, in 1961 and they were married on August 3, 1963, they had two daughters, Teresa Lynn and Linda Marie. Following the passing of his first wife, he married his present wife Susan E. Wink of 51 years, they had one daughter, Ann Marie. John served in the United States Air Force as an Aviation Mechanic; he was a staunch patriot with a deep love of country. He had a zest for airplanes and could name the type of plane by the sound of its engine. He would go on to work for Peterson Builders in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and then Eastern Airlines in Chicago, Illinois and Miami, Florida from 1971 to 1988. Kind and witty with a generous heart is how loved ones will remember John. He was blessed with both a beautiful singing voice as well as an artist's talent for painting. Known to his daughters as their personal Mr. Fix-it, always willing to help with projects and unique solutions to their home improvement projects. His love of airplanes branched out to constructing and flying model airplanes and in his later years, he enjoyed flying simulated airplanes around the world on his computer. Playing cards and reminiscing with family and friends was a favorite past-time. Finally, we’d be remiss not to mention that he favored the Chicago Cubs, Bears and Green Bay Packers. John is survived by his wife, Susan; three daughters, Teresa (James) Gillis, Linda (Patrick) Doran, Ann Marie (Mark) Bridgewater; nine grandchildren, George Doran, Randall (Rebeca) Gillis, Cory Gillis, Dalton Doran, Rebecca Gillis, Dylan Doran, Ryan Anderson, Brooke-Myquella Doran, Reagan Anderson; two great-grandchildren, Luella and Sophie Gillis; two sisters Barbara Ann Ziegler and Mary Ann Owcarz; brother Thomas Ziegler; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, two brother-in-laws, sister-in-law, parents-in-law. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church – Marian Chapel – in Jacksonville, Florida at 10:00 AM with Fr. Clay Ludwig officiating. Graveside Service with Military Honor Guard will be held in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at StJude.org.