James Louis Zeigler, 69, of Halifax, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Homeland Center in Harrisburg. Born July 18, 1953, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Joseph Allen and Edith Leona (Miller) Zeigler. He was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Louise (Zeigler) Lamka.
James is survived by his loving wife, Marie (Krise) Zeigler; sons, Jason Allen Zeigler (Elisabeth), of Halifax, and Cory Ryan Zeigler (Brittany), of Lima, Ohio; brother-in-law, Walter E. Lamka; nephew, Ronald E. Lamka; three grandchildren, Allen Matthew Zeigler, Madilyn Ann Zeigler and Lydia Marie Zeigler; and a bonus grandson, Victor O. Lewis.
He was a 1971 graduate of Central Dauphin High School and Dauphin County Technical School, and a 1973 graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College.
James was retired from the City of Harrisburg Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility, where he had a long career as a Maintenance Worker/Instrument Technician. He was a member of ASCME Council 90, Local 13.
His professional memberships included the Central Pennsylvania Water Quality Association, of which he was a Life Member, past President and Trustee, as well as serving as Chairman of the Safety Committee; and the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association, which he served as Co-chair of the Safety Committee.
James was a member and past Trustee of the Enders Family Association and a member of the former Fifth Street United Methodist Church, Harrisburg.
Jim’s hobbies were restoring vehicles, welding, repairing mechanical equipment, and carpentry. He also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and watching the Philadelphia Phillies games on TV.
As soon as Jim’s sons were old enough to be out in the garage with him, he started teaching them about tools and how to work with their hands to build and repair items, and he taught them a “can-do attitude” and work ethic, which has served them well in their hands-on careers.
During Jim’s 15-year battle with MS, he persevered through treatment with several different drugs and physical therapy with a resolve that he would be able to overcome his disability. He will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father and faithful friend. James had a great sense of humor and an infectious smile.
A viewing will be held at Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry Street, Harrisburg, Thursday, December 29, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Friday, December 30, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Rolling Green Cemetery, 1811 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Enders Family Association, and mailed to Dennis Henninger, Treasurer, 87 E. Broad St., P.O. Box 329, Elizabethville, PA 17023, or to Homeland Center, 1901 N. Fifth St., Harrisburg, 17102-1510.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neillharrisburg.com for the Zeigler family.
