Daniel Ziegler

Daniel Edward Ziegler, Sr., 87 years old, a resident of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dan’s peaceful death occurred after a short illness. Dan was born on August 2, 1929 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His parents were the late F.C. Ziegler and Julia Naughton Ziegler. He grew up in Tulsa where he attend St Francis Elementary School and Marquette High School. Dan had six siblings. The Ziegler family lived in the Whittier Square Area which was very dear to Dan. His most favorite childhood memories were summer vacations and playing marbles. Dan had many friends growing up. He organized monthly and yearly lunches and dinners for gatherings of his school friends. Many remained close to him throughout his life. Dan was married to Barbara Dean Gunter on April 12, 1950 in Tontitown, Arkansas. They were married for 66 years. Dan worked in the family business, the F.C. Ziegler Co. and then because of his strong interest in art and hobbies started his own business in 1973. He is the founder of Ziegler Art and Frame, which is located in the old Kendall Whittier neighborhood. He was instrumental in the redevelopment of the neighborhood and worked many years to revitalize the first “suburban shopping center” in Tulsa. The Tulsa World referred to him as the “Heart and Soul of Whittier Square”. He considered owning property in Whittier Square as his greatest achievement. When asked if he had one wish, it was that racism be erased. Dan was also a founding member of the Southwest Hobby Association, whose members worked to promote the craft and hobby industry. Dan was very active and had many hobbies. Dan was a member of Indian Springs Country Club for 40 years where he enjoyed golfing with his buddies. He was very active at the club and also loved dinners, parties, and coffee at the clubhouse. He went on golfing trips, especially to Branson, Missouri. He also enjoyed skiing in Colorado. For several years he spent a month every year at Padre Island in Texas, golfing and enjoying the seaside. His buddies would also take him to Colorado and the Lower Illinois River fly fishing. Dan was an avid gardener. His gardens were enjoyed by the whole the neighborhood. Roses were his specialty. He was awarded 1st and 3rd place ribbons at the Broken Arrow Rose festival. Dan loved to give beautiful rose bouquets to family and friends. His many friends enjoyed his great sense of humor and fun loving personality. They can tell you many fun stories about him. The family home on Irvington was a handiwork of Dan’s. After building an elaborate playhouse for the kids, he added a beautiful patio with blue slate and a masonry wall, then a den with a unique fireplace, and finally a two story addition. He added a sunroom to the home at Indian Springs. His vocation was “handyman”. The family enjoyed camping trips on the Illinois River; so Dan built a cabin that hung over a spot in the river where the family could watch float trippers capsize their canoes. It was a beautiful place for many fond family memories. Dan belonged to St Francis Parish growing up in Tulsa. As a young man and father he was an original member of St Pius X Church and helped build the original school. He was very active in CFM and obtained many longtime friends from that period in his life. After moving to Indian Springs in Broken Arrow he became a member of the Church of St Benedict. Dan is survived by his wife Barbara (Bobbie), children: Christina Morrow (husband Alan), Katherine Bradshaw (husband David), Daniel Ziegler, Jr. (wife Julia), Timothy Ziegler, (wife Teresa). Dan had 6 grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, Trent, Drew, Chandler, and Matt, and 4 great-grandchildren: Ellie, Fox, Stark, and Ibi. His surviving siblings are Jim Ziegler, Mary Ziegler, Frances Pace, and Tom Ziegler Dan had many nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he loved and who loved him dearly. He was especially blessed to have many dear friends. Dan is predeceased by his Parents, Francis Charles Ziegler and Julia Naughton Ziegler, and brothers, Jack Ziegler and William Ziegler Dan’s service will be held on Monday, January 16 at 10:00 am at St Benedict Catholic Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A reception at the church will immediately follow the burial. Officiant is Father John O’Neill. Pallbearers are Trent Morrow, Drew Ziegler, Chandler Ziegler, Matt Ziegler, Alan Morrow, and David Bradshaw. Readers are Jess Armstrong and Jennifer Matty. Visitation will be held at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial from 4:00-6:00 on Sunday, January 15 with a Bible Reading following at 6:00 pm. Friends are contributing to Catholic Charities, Mission Advancement Office, P.O. Box 580460, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74158 or online. The family thanks all of the nurses, doctors, and caretakers who took care of Dan at St. Johns Hospital and at Oklahoma Methodist Manner. Serenity prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking as He did , this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen.

Daniel Ziegler

August 2, 1929 - January 10, 2017