Glenn Theodore Ziegler was born to William and Elva Ziegler on June 13, 1934 in his home in Brighton Township, Ohio.  He was the seventh of eight children born to the couple.  Glenn spent nearly his entire life on the family farm, where he passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at the age of 86, surrounded by his loved ones.

After graduating from high school Glenn served two years as a Combat Engineer in the United States Army.  He then returned home to the farm and married his sweetheart, Beverly Anne Pettet.  The couple wed on August 15, 1959 and celebrated 62 years of love-filled marriage together.

Glenn was an integral part of the family's farm operations to the very end.  He could usually be found on the lawn mower or in the shop fixing something broken (or occasionally napping in the recliner he kept there!).  He was famous with his great-grandchildren for the rides he gave on his John Deere Gator.  He was a collector of rusty screws and nails, a lover of rhubarb, and a keeper of jokes that never wore out.

Glenn was an elder at New Beginnings Church in Amherst for over 40 years. He also spent 34 years as a Brighton Township Trustee and 33 years on the South Lorain County Ambulance Board.  He spent 10 years on the Farm Bureau Board and acted on both the 4H Advisory Committee and the Farm Service Agency for a time.

Glenn was greatly respected by his community and loved by his family.  All who knew him were blessed by his kind and generous spirit.  His love of the Lord was evident to all who were blessed to know him.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lee, Lyle, Carl, and Merle Ziegler; sister, Eva Gariss; and great-granddaughter, Hadassah Williams.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly; their four children, Kevin and wife Barb of Wellington, Kenny and wife Candi of Wellington, Keith and wife Pam of Wellington, and Melody and husband Tim Davis of Hammonton, New Jersey; eight grandchildren, Kate and husband Travis Williams of Belpre, Ohio, Kurtis of Wellington, Kurk and wife Amy of Wellington, Nick and wife Holly of Wellington, Toria and husband Nathan Haden of Newark, Delaware; Logan Davis and wife Adyson of Nashville, Tennessee; Jonathan of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Cassidy Davis of Hammonton, New Jersey; and four great-grandchildren, Ansley and Selah Williams, Sylvain and Remy Ziegler.  He also leaves behind his brother Dale of Wellington, and his sister Thelma Carlson of Rockford, Illinois.

Visitation will be Friday May 21 from 5-8 pm and Saturday May 22 from 4-5 pm.  The funeral service will be at 5 pm with a meal to follow.  Visitations and funeral will be held at New Beginnings Church, 591 Washington St, Amherst, OH 44001.  A private family burial will be held at Brighton Cemetery on Sunday, May 23.  Memorial contributions may be directed to 'We Care We Share' through the church.

Flower arrangements can be sent through Elegant Designs in Bloom in Wellington, Ohio.  https://floristwellingtonohio.com. Norton-Eastman Funeral Home have been entrusted with arrangements and online condolences may be expressed at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com