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Robert Norman Ziegler

March 05, 1941 - May 26, 2025

Obituary For Robert Norman Ziegler

Robert Norman Ziegler, age 84 of McBain, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on March 5, 1941 in Detroit to Norman and Florence (Seurynck) Ziegler. Robert then married Kathy Ann Traister on July 18, 1964 in Detroit.

Robert served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Lake City American Legion Post 300. He worked in promotional marketing and loved doing it. He previously had worked at the Oakland Pontiac Airport as an aircraft mechanic, then was promoted and managed two Fixed Base Operations (F.B.O.). Robert also enjoyed working in his yard and doing many other projects.

He is survived by his wife Kathy Ziegler of McBain, daughter Dianne Ziegler of McBain, brother Jim (Shirley) Ziegler of Lake Orion, in-laws; Pat (Bob) Degrieck of New Baltimore, and Tom (Coreen) Traister of St. Clair Shores as well as many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Carol Ann Mackenzie, in-laws; Susan Shea and Tim Traister.

A celebration of Robert’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be directed to Hospice of Michigan. The family is being served by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain, thoughts and prayers can be expressed by visiting the online obituary at burkholderfamilyfuneralhome.com

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May 30, 2025

SHARON KAY ELLENS

Kathy & Diane We are so sorry to hear about Bob, You were such good neighbors to us Thinking about you both!! Hugs & prayers Sharon, Jessica & brandon
May 30, 2025

Jeanne Chuchran

Mrs Ziegler and Dianne, so sorry for your loss. Mr Ziegler was definitely one of those characters you enjoyed visiting with, always smart and joking around. I used to work at Curly's and waited on all of you. I remember he always liked to give out some of his marketing samples which were always appreciated, particularly the flat spray hand sanitizer that could slide into an apron pocket. He will be missed! Signed "Your favorite waitress", Jeanne, lol!
May 29, 2025

Wanda Thomas

Kathy and Dianne...I was so sorry to hear about Bob. Please know that my thoughts are with you throughout this time. I kind of lost touch with you all once I retired from UPS but have thought about you guys when I got thru Lucas sometimes but didn't want to stop because I know you were always busy.