Robert L. Zigler, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 8, 2016. He was born on October 10, 1923 in Bicknell, Indiana to Austin and Mabel (Wikle) Zigler. Bob served in the United States Army and is a World War II Veteran. He was a machine operator for 40 years. Bob had a passion for watching sports, enjoyed gardening, and listened to jazz and big-band music. Bob accepted Christ as his Savior and he loved his family very much. And we celebrate his life and we are so happy for him to enter into the kingdom of heaven.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Joy D. (Mikiska) Zigler; children David (Vivian) Zigler, Elizabeth (Kenny) Lunsford, and Anna Wilson; grandchildren David C. (Laura) Zigler, Trisha Zigler Hinson, Jason (Beth) Lunsford, John Zigler, Sarah Wilson, Matthew Wilson, and Mark Wilson; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents Austin and Mabel (Wikle) Zigler and his siblings Herschel Floyd Zigler, Harry Zigler, Clay Zigler, Betty Compton, and Iva Jean Zigler.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 9:00 am at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W. Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis. Visitation will be held the same day beginning at 8:30 am and continuing until the time of service. Burial will follow at 11:00 am Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana.
Vicki Kehrer Smith says
Dear Joy and family, so sorry to hear of Bobs passing. Praying for comfort and strength for all of you. I know he is at peace in heaven with Jesus our Lord.
In Sympathy,
Vicki Smith
SHIRLEY WILSON says
Dearest Anna, family an friends:
My heart and prayers are with you. We have been friends for over 50 some years and I have watched our families merge through the years. You will always be my daughter. It is good to remember that through Christ we will share in a great reunion one day..no more sorrow, no more tears. May the Heavenly Father and Comforter wrapped his arms about you and hold you til you are at peace once again. With all my love. Shirley
Larry and Doris Brown says
So sorry for your loss.keeping you all close to our hearts in prayer.
Gloria Jeannene Wikle Goodman says
Joy and family, we are so sorry go hear about the death of Bob. Although it has bee several lyears since we have gotten together, he was still one of my favorite cousins. Still remember the good times together, especially bowling. Our sincere sympathy is with you, along with prayers. Love Jeannene