Donald Ziegler
BLUE EARTH –Donald (Don) Nelson Ziegler, age 74, of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully at home on the farm Friday, December 22, 2023 surrounded by his family, following complications from a brave battle with CLL. A visitation will be held at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth on Thursday, December 28 from 4-6 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Shiloh Lutheran Church in Elmore, Minn. at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 29. Celebration of life in Don’s honor to follow at the Elmore Golf Course with desserts and fellowship.
Don was born in Blue Earth to Harry and Lillie (Nelson) Ziegler on March 6, 1949.
On August 19, 1972, Don married Joyce Spartz, and the two were inseparable, especially in their retirement years.
Don is survived by his wife, Joyce, of 51 years; children, Brandee Douglas and Brooke Ziegler Hussey both of Blue Earth; five grandchildren; sisters, Jeanette Fenske of Blue Earth and Carolyn Halvorson, of Rake, Iowa; along with many brothers- and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and friends.