Gary T. Zeigler

Gary T. Zeigler, age 68, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 7:27 pm on Friday March 28, 2025, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on April 1, 1956, in Columbia City, he was the son of John and Hella (Mayer) Zeigler.

Gary attended Columbia City Joint High School, where he excelled in football and baseball, before graduating with the Class of 1974.

He worked as a general contractor for several years before opening and operating his own company Zeigler Construction. In his later years Gary worked at Magic Hills Golf Course, 11th Frame, and Elk’s Lodge #1417.

Gary enjoyed softball and golfing in his free time. He was a member and past Exulted Ruler of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #1417, Columbia City.

Survivors include his siblings Bryan (Laura) Zeigler of Leesburg, IN and Andrea (Karl) Sontag of Wellington, Colorado; nieces Kristen Henvey, Courtney Zeigler, and Leslie Bruner; nephew Joseph Swanson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Diane Zeigler.

A Celebration of Life to honor Gary will be held Saturday April 26, 2025, from 5:00 -7:00pm at the Elks Lodge #1417, 109 South Main Street, Columbia City.

Memorial contributions in memory of Gary may be made to Elk’s Lodge #1417, Columbia City.

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