William Albert ZIEGLER

ZIEGLER, ARENDS, SMITH, SEIBENS, KRIDER, ELLING, NELEN, RUDY, HINTON

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:43

William Albert Ziegler
June 22, 1853 ---- October 6, 1930

William Albert Ziegler was born June 22, 1853 in Roesnitz, Germany, just outside of the city of Leipsig. On April 14, 1867 he was confirmed in the Lutheran church of which church he was a faithful adherent throughout his life. In 1881 he came to America. He was engaged in the harness trade in Marshalltown. From there he moved to Holland, Grundy county, Iowa, in 1885 where he started in business for himself.

On March 15, 1888 he was united in marriage to Ida Arends. To this union four children were born, William, Jeanette, Gladys and Rozella. Jeanette
died at the age of 17 months. In 1888 he moved his family to Rock Rapids, Iowa. After two years in Rock Rapids he came to Goldfield which has been his home since then.

The out of town friends and relatives who were here to attend the funeral were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Smith and daughter of George, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Seibens, T. Seibens of Aplington, J. C. Krider, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Elling, A. J. Arends, Mrs. Wm. Nelen, all of Hampton; Wm. Zeigler and Miss Gladys Zeigler of New York City; Mrs. Jessie Rudy, Eagle Grove.

An Appreciation of Mr. Ziegler -- A Good Citizen
Another pioneer is gone. Over 40 years he has lived in Goldfield as an honest, peace-loving citizen.

"For him doth many a heart.
Remember with love and sympathy,
His love, devotion, purity
In our hearts will always be."

It has been the writers privilege to have known Mr. Ziegler for a long period of years through which time we have learned to esteem him highly. We miss his friendly greeting. Mr. Ziegler was very devoted to his wife and family and ministered with loving hands to his wants. He always admonished them to "Smile and make the best of life." His was a quiet life but like "still waters", it was deep.

In early days in Goldfield, he contributed to the musical lovers' pleasure, being a cornetist in the municipal band. He was an admirer of the better type of music and developed the aesthetic beauty and culture found exemplified in his children today.

His family is a living memorial, one son, William A. and two daughters, Gladys and Mrs. E. Hinton all of New York City. His aim was to educate them for the highest type of citizenship. All had the opportunity for elementary, secondary and advanced education, the result of the father's untiring interest and effort. The son was an honor student in high school and college being granted a Rhodes scholarship with three years study at Oxford. He also contributed service as superior officer during the World war. The father received recompense in the devotion and unswerving respect of his son. The two daughters inherited a taste in art and music that has been highly developed by advanced education in these fields, the father gratified in their attainments but reserved and unassuming through it all.

Until recently we saw Mr. Ziegler "on the Job" at his shop, honest, efficient and steady during his 40 years of business in our midst. We think with friends "Who does his best, whate'er it be, however small or great, God will record, and surely grant a rich reward." In the two years past, bodily affliction was heavy on the deceased, though there seemed to be little murmuring on his part.

Mr. Ziegler leaves many friends for he had the faculty of keeping them. He has left a spirit of optimism known to those who knew him best. He is gone but his influence will always live among those left.

We quote a few lines from Edgar Guest which we believe applies to our friend:
"People like him not because He was rich, or known to fame, But he had a gentle smile And a kindly word to say. Honest, patient, brave and true;
This he lived from day to day, doing what he found to do, in a very cheerful way. Sort of man you like to meet any time or any where. There was always something sweet and refreshing in his face. Nor for glory he attained, Not for what he had of pelf. Were the friends that he had gained but just what he was himself.

Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our many kind friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and for the beautiful floral offerings sent during our recent bereavement.
Mrs. W. A. Ziegler
William A. Ziegler
Gladys Ziegler
Mrs. Eugene Hinton

Eagle Grove Eagle -- Eagle Grove, Iowa
October 16, 1930

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[interred in Glenwood Cemetery in Goldfield, Iowa; death certificate lists surname as Jiegler [sic] and lists Godfred and Amelia Ziegler as his parents;]