Gary “Ziggy” Zeiger
October 30, 1956, Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Gary S. “Ziggy” Zieger, age 66, of Cicero, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday evening, March 28, 2023. Born October 30, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Bernadette R. (Dawso) Zieger.
After graduating from South Hills High School in Pittsburgh, he hit the ground running. Gary was a union painter who traveled all over the country perfecting and mastering his craft. He was a 32-year member of Local 47, and proudly served two terms as Vice President. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion, K.V. Elliott Post 67 of Sheridan, Indiana.
Ziggy learned early in his career that all work and no play will age you quickly. He loved being outdoors and always gravitated towards activities that let him spend time outside. Being on the water, whether it was fishing, swimming, or boating, was always high up on the list, as were gardening and riding the roads on his motorcycle. Ziggy also loved to play golf, especially at Pebble Brook. Now, sometimes the stars align, and life gives you a freebie. For Ziggy, it was when he discovered that Pebble Brook would let him play for free if he retrieved balls for them… it might very well be the first time Ziggy ever cried in public.
Ziggy’s family was, without a doubt, the most important thing in his life; and included in that group were his friends and neighbors. He was always the first one to show up whenever anyone needed some help, humbly sharing his talents, and wasn’t going to leave until the job was complete. When the task at hand was done, there was no better way to relax than playing cards with his friends, especially when it came to his weekly poker games.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Lee (Spargo) Zieger. He and Pam were married on January 4, 2004. Also surviving are his son, Brian Christopher Zieger of Indianapolis; granddaughter, Brieanna Zieger; 2 sisters, Susanna Wilson of Livingston, Texas, and Lori Dowiak (David) of Frederick, Maryland; sister-in-law, Vickie Zieger; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank J. and Bernadette R. (Dawso) Zieger; brother, Frank J. Zieger, Jr., and brother-in-law, Bill Wilson. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 PM on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th Street, Sheridan, Indiana.
A celebration of Ziggy’s life will take place on Saturday evening, April 8, 2023, at 5:00 pm, at Kercheval Funeral Home of Sheridan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to Disabled American Veterans (DAV).