Birth date: May 22, 1954 Death date: Mar 22, 2021
Stephen J. Ziegler age 66, passed away March 22, 2021. Beloved husband of 37 years to Monica “Christi” Ziegler (nee Mezzulo). Loving father of Keith (Laurie) Geiger and Karli (Cory) McMahan. Brother of Carol (Wayne) White, Gary (S Read Obituary
david a. ruch lit a candle in memory of Stephen Ziegler
Sending my prayers and condolences to Steve's family. He was such an awesome person and supervisor. I worked with Steve at Omega Pultrusions in Aurora, Ohio, and just learned of his passing today. I have many great memories of Steve, but most of his ability to make people laugh. He made work an enjoyable place and I missed him tremendously when he left.
Thoughts and prayers to Steve’s family. Pat Chambers(Weeks)
I worked with Steve at the OSB Allendale Plant in Fairfax SC, and although we were co-workers by fate, he just had a natural way about him that drew people to him and it was because of this we got to know each other and became friends. Steve always took time for people, and truly cared. He made me feel comfortable and welcome in a very unfamiliar environment, and had an uncanny way of knowing when I needed to get out of my office. I'll never forget how he would stop by and pick me up from my office and take me on a tour of the plant, which always ended in laughs. If every leader was like Ziggy the world would be a better place. I'll miss you my friend.
Holly
I met Steve in 07'/08' at the GP Plant in Allendale S.C. We worked together on many projects and then found ourselves working opposite shifts as Team Leaders for awhile. We'd always spend time at shift change talking about life, work, family. He was so proud of his family and used to keep me in stitches with his dry sense or humor and stories. I especially loved hearing about his air traffic controller days and of course "the strike" that messed all of that up. Later in 09' I believe he even was getting cleared to try to become a controller again but the age limitations got him this time. But, he still had all of the air traffic lingo down and I used to love listening to him pretend!
What I most remember about Steve was his fair but firm attitude with his teams. They liked and respected him and EVERYBODY wanted to be on Ziggy's shift because they got things done! When Allendale came to a close, I wanted him to be part of the team at Clarendon, SC. We stayed in touch and extended the offer but he never got to spend any time with us. He was a fighter and he and I stayed in touch regularly throughout his battle. Whenever I thought I was dealing with tough times, I'd just reread our texts and watch Ziggy's video of him pretending to be Rocky on a day when he felt pretty good. Always brings a smile to my face because that's the Ziggy I remember. I've saved that video and it will always be a fond memory of my pal Ziggy!
"A Heart is not judged by how Much you Love; But how Much you are Loved by Others"
Steve,Ziggy,OG. You were Loved by So Many. Boy Steve What a Gift You Gave Us!!!
Love and Condolences to All Family and Friends. Steve You will Never Be Forgotten.
LOVE Pam
Good Day Everyone:
I met Steve in 2013 when we were both working at GP Allendale SC plant. Because of his friendly nature and poker faced jokes, we soon become good friends. We completed several trainings together and end up traveling together. He acts tough on his team members but in fact had an extremely soft heart. He was very hard working person and never shy away from taking/resolving problems head-on.
During the spring of 2015 we had to complete EPA Method 9 (aka Smoke School) field training in Columbia, SC which was around 70 miles away. We decided to meet early in the morning and travel together. During travel he start counting how many squirrels I have killed along the way. After 3 squirrels and one police stop (no ticket) we reach the exam location. By that time, fog become quite worse. We both failed test five (5) times. By the time we reached back home, even his grandson knew that we have failed five times. Luckily, there was a second day exam and weather was cooperative. We passed in first attempt. Next 6 years we both talk about that travel.
In 2019, I took another role at a GP plant in Florida. There were only two people who shed tears. My wife and Steve. We regularly stayed in touch and had a long conversation with him in early March of this year. Sometime you wish that heaven should had visiting hours.
It's okay to miss you,
It's okay to cry.
Just know I'll never forget you.
This isn't a permanent goodbye.
Rest in peace!
