Submitted by: Dan Rich

J. Robert Zigler

Jan. 20, 1925 - May 29, 2008

South Bend Tribune 5/31/2008
NEW CARISLE - J. Robert "Bob" Zigler, 83, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2008, in Hamilton Communities. Bob was born on January 20, 1925, in New Carlisle, to Clare and Verna (Wykoff) Zigler. He retired from the I.B.E.W. #153, where he was employed as an electrician for 38 years.

On June 17, 1956, in the New Carlisle Community Church, he married, Donna R. Turley, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Kim S. (Curt) Swank of LaPorte, IN and Wendy L. (George) Arndt of New Carlisle, IN; two sons, Robert Craig (Alisa) Zigler of Jackson, MI and Gregg T. Zigler of San Jose, CA; nine grandchildren, Jennifer, Joshua, and Johannah Swank; Alivia, Benjamin, and Cloe Zigler; and Josiah, Gabrielle, and Micaiah Arndt; and by many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; three sisters, May Alice Suttor, Doris Ellis, and Gene Zigler; and two brothers, Joseph and George Zigler.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., EDT, Monday, June 2, 2008, in the New Carlisle Methodist Church. Burial will follow in New Carlisle Cemetery, where members of the American Legion Post #297 will conduct military services. Friends may call from 2 until 6 p.m., EDT Sunday in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 201 S. Filbert Street, New Carlisle, IN, and for one hour prior to services on Monday in the Church. Bob was a WW II Veteran serving in the Construction Battalion, Fighting Seabees, stationed in the Philippines. He was a member of the American Legion Post #297. Bob was a stock car drive in the 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, and was inducted into the South Bend Motor Speedway Hall of Fame. He was a Trombonist and played with other well-known musicians, including Rosemary Clooney. Bob was an avid golfer.