dist Church; Ray was also a member of the church choir. Ray enjoyed rooting for both the Purdue Boilermakers and the Iowa Hawkeyes, and together, he and Gen hosted many TV parties for football and basketball games. Popcorn, cheese, and apples were usually served, as that was a favorite Ziegler snack. Ray delivered "Meals on Wheels" in Hampton until he was a "young" 92 years of age. He was a member of the North Iowa Barbershop Chorus and Franklin County Choral. He frequently sang in the band shell for summer concerts. Ray's love for solving Crossword Puzzles may have been a positive factor in his long life. Ray is survived by his daughter Ann (Jim) Huck of Denver, Pennsylvania, son Kenton (Bonnie) Ziegler, of Scottsdale, Arizona, daughter Jane (Erich) Lear of Maltby, Washington, daughter Julie (Tom) Ziegler-McCarty of Oakland, California, daughter Peggy (Dave) Sears of Burnsville, Minnesota, daughter Donna (Rick) Smith of Bastrop, Texas, son Kevin (Roxanne) Dilly of Clear Lake, Minnesota, several nieces and nephews, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives Melba and Genevieve, sister Flora Donley, brothers Dave and Don Ziegler, and son John Ziegler. In lieu of flowers, Ray's family asks you to consider donations to the Hampton Public Library or the Sheffield Care Center, 100 Bennett Drive, Sheffield, Iowa 50475.