Hey George, went to the store to buy  patches and have them sewn on my vest.  The kids are doing a great job!  You are missed by Phil and I.

Hey brother. Trust you are looking down on all of us from the Heavenly skies. Watching over all of your brothers and sisters that ride the iron ponies. Another Arizona Bike Week is upon us. Know that your personal attendance is going to be missed once more but we all know that you are riding with every one of us in spirit. Guiding our actions and helping to protect us. God speed my friend. Shalom

Good morning George. The AZBL customer appreciation party was a bit somber this year without your personality injected in to it. George Jr. did a fine job though. As you know, your family and friends sent a beautiful display of white balloons your way in celebration of your life. God bless you my friend. Till we meet again.

Good morning George. First time yesterday back in AZBL since you road off in to the sunset. Sure missed seeing you and bantering around a few jokes and stories. The memorial to you is fantastic. Your family and friends have done you well. God bless you my friend.

Good morning George. Was just thinking about you and thought I would let you know that you are missed. Where ever you are, I'm sure you're keeping them smiling with your jokes. God bless you my friend

George was a great man, always plesant and willing to help out anyone. I've known George & Ann for about 9 yrs. and always enjoyed there company. George will be missed by many. I had the pleasure of honoring him a plaque from American Legion Riders Post 5 for his and Ann's  donations to help our post and our Veterans. George gave so much to all of us riders and to the community. Again he will be greatly missed. He will now SOAR WITH THE OTHER ANGELS AND WATCH OVER US. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND AND KNOW THAT WE HAVE YOUR BACK AND WILL BE THERE FOR YOUR FAMILY. AMEN

I knew George only about a year, he was a good man who treated me with kindness and respect he will be missed.  My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

I only had the chance to meet him once, but I was able to tell right away he was a good man. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and the community.

I ran into George regularly at rallies, rides Sturgis as well as the shop.  Each time, he remembered my name.  He had a great sense of humor, and will be missed.

Sorry to hear about George passing, I only meet him a few times at the store but he made me feel at home and very welcome!

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of George. He was a fantastic individual who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. On behalf of all the Dinosaurs and Raptors we would like to express our sincere condolences to the wife and family.

Condolences to the family and close friends of George.  You will be missed.  Prayers for his family to find peace.

Respects, 
Arizona Chapter of the Gunfighters LEMC.

George's Family:  We all wear George's legacy on our vests.  Thank you for all your service to the biker world.  He will be missed.

Lt Col James Tailgunner Torbert 
USAF Retired
CVMA- Chapter 32-1 CO

Pop you have made such an impact on mine and Dennis' lives you are like a second father to us and i am forever greatful. All of the bbq's,Thanksgiving, wedding, to your grandson being born. We can not thank you enough for opening your heart and home to us and making us feel like family. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace. Love you pops.

God Bless you George. When I moved here from California, I came to your shop for some work.  You treated me right from day one. Thanks for the humor and Brotherhood.  Prayers for you and your family.

George always had a smile and greeted you when you came in to the store and  he might have a few minutes to talk to you. I will miss riding behind him with those fishtail pipes that would make your ears hurt...Keep riding George.

Your now riding at Godspeed. You will be missed and never forgotten.

We have only lost you from our sight my friend but you will remain forever etched in the memories of so many people across the world that you have touched. In our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers. Our loss heaven's gain. Peace be with you and yours my friend.

George will be missed greatly and our prayers go out to his family and friends

George was a mainstay of the Phoenix biker community and will be sorely missed! He was the go to guy for special patches and always had a wry sense of humor! We have lost a wonderful brother to all bikers! RIP, George.

Today we Honor our Brother George. Ride with the wind Old Friend. Irish & Wildchild ALR/PGR

George:  Dear Friend.  Rest.  We will honor you today.

Brison Torbert, Lt Col, USAF Retired.

Although we never met and only spoke on the phone,I feel as though I've lost a brother. George's smile could always be heard and his laughter was contagious. He was a good man who loved family and life. He will be missed.  George I am so thankful to have known you,(Sleep well Mr. Sheffield).

I've been doing business with George and Arizona Bike leather for a couple of years and always enjoyed talking to him he always called me Howard from Texas and always made me smile and laugh I'll miss talking to him

George (Ziggy) was one of the most respected truck drivers in the valley before he retired and put his full effort into azbl. Thank you for your services and your friendship. RIP my brother you will always be in our hearts.

Sending Prayers and condolences to the Ziegler family. 
We will miss you George.

George had an amazing memory for people's names. He will be missed

My sweet George, 
You will forever be in my thoughts & my heart. I can not believe you have left us. Your laughter & wisdom bought a smile to not only my face but my heart as well. I will thank the heavens above for the honor to have been in your life, even if it was only for a short period. 
To my extended family at Arizona my prayers are with always. Much love to you all

A really special guy.  Always made me feel good to see him. Ride in peace George! You are missed.

George will be missed. Till we meet again, my friend. AZSOLR

It was a pleasure to know you, you knew how to make a person smile God bless you Ride with the angels

Because of you pops April 1st is the greatest day of the year for Amber and I. We wouldn't be where we are without you. It's going to be hard without you but we know you will always be watching over us. We love you Pops
George jr and Amber

We will truley miss George. Will miss his fiestiness. Ride fast ride free George until we meet again

George was a great guy. I met him through his business. He was always helpful and very friendly.But then we became neighbors. We got to know him better. We know he was loved by everyone who crossed his path. He will definitely be missed in the biker community. Our condolences to his family who we know will miss him very much,as will all of us

Was such a fun man!!! My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.  Ride in Paradise, and Rest in Peace!

He and his wife Ann were always so kind and helpful. He helped me when Charley died and wanted to have patches made. He was also a gracious host at his Christmas party. He will be missed and my condolences to Ann.

I still cannot beleive that you are gone from us so suddenly. I am so grateful for everything you have done for all the family and friends you had in your life, and for keeping a smile on everyones face around you. You will be greatly missed.

I miss you George, you have always been there for me for many years. You are now free to ride with all those who we have lost in the past. RIP my friend you will always be in our hearts forever.

We will miss you very much George.  You've been good to us and we always knew we could count on you, confide in you and laugh with you.  GOD, please watch over George and his family here on earth.  Until we are together again... Love, J.R., Sandy and V

I bought my first vest from you and all my patches also from you George even though I didn't know you for that long I felt we could talk for years. You helped me design my first vest and you did an awesome job on it. You will be deeply missed but not forgotten R.I.P. my Friend George.

Always straight with your words and you were great at what you loved! It won't be the same in your store but your legacy will live through your family! Thank you from all of us! America's Overwatch

Rip George! Been great dealing with you! And thanks for your help! So sorry to hear and see this tradic news- BROTHERS OF LOSTBOYZ MC DEEPLY SORRY

As well as all the kind words here I always appreciated his help and advice.  He always tried to accommodate even the more eccentric requests!  Fare thee well George, fare the well.

Thanks for the memories GEORGE.Your devoted respect for us VETERANS is the cornerstone of our friendship.Your humor built a solid foundation. I enjoyed seeing a family business of 3 GEORGES working side-by-side. The pride for you shined in  the eyes of your DAD. You gave the 'OLD MAN' a day-to-day reward of watching his Grandson grow into being a man of respect. It does not get any better than that. You will be missed. Ride In Peace.RIP.

It was a true privilege to share talks and Dreams with you at the Shop George. Thank You for the Laughs and Stories you shared with me Sir. Thank You Rebuilt

I am Blessed to have had the chance to meet George and his wonderful family.  God Bless them all.  Sending Much Love! RIP George Zeigler, another Angel who will never be forgotten & will always be remembered.

Even though we only knew George a short time we came to love him.   When Ann and George moved into the neighborhood they welcomed us in to their home, invited us to their cookouts and we felt like we had known them forever.   I wish we would have had the opportunity to have George in our life for a longer time.  We will be forever grateful to have had the opportunity to meet him.  He will never be forgotten and the neighborhood will never be the same.  RIP George. 

My Sincerest Condolences to all of George's Family and friends.  May God be with you all!

Sending our love & prayers to you & your family from our family.

You will be greatly missed by all that knew you. My heart goes out to the family & friends of this AMAZING MAN.

Always a great time shopping for patches and such.  George always there helping and treating everyone so wonderfully.  RIP George..Prayers to the family.

My first time i meet George, i just left hospital and didn't want to go home. I saw AZ Leathers and had to walk in. We started talken bout the ol'day, he was the guy convinced me to get back in the saddle. Took longer than planned sad he won't be there day it happens, it was gonna be my first stop. Will miss his gruff humor! Prayer to family.

Will miss your laugh and your smile good friend. RIP your toil is done.

Ann, you and George were awesome neighbors and friends.  I miss our morning cigarette breaks and George's friendship.  Corinne

George was one of the most honest and gracious people I have had the pleasure to know. His rough exterior hid a heart of gold. They truly broke the mold. 
His family is a testament to what kind of person he was. Our prayers go out to them. May they find peace, solace and healing through this time of grief.  You will be sorely missed friend.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the the family Ann. R.I.P George.

George you will be greatly miss.Prayers going out to your family.Rest in Peace..

George will be truly missed you're such a nice and funny person

George you will be missed. My thoughts and prayer will be with your family and love ones! Continue to ride with the angels.

You will be greatly missed George! My thoughts and prayers are going out to your family, and I know you had a great ride to that big biker rally in the sky.  
I loved going into ABL and seeing all your faces...I will continue to go in, but your absence will be greatly felt.  Rest In Peace George.

A True Old School Biker with a Heart of Gold and a Great sense of Humor!!
From all of your friends at Waffle House on Bell Rd, WE WILL SURELY MISS SEEING YOU EVERY DAY IN THE WEE HOURS OF THE MORNING FOR COFFEE!!  You will Forever be in our thoughts, prayers, & hearts! Mornings just wont be the same without you Brother!

You will be missed by the entire family. Ride with the angels.

George, I always loved going into your shop. You always were on top of things and treated everyone like family. Prayers for you and your family.  RIP Brother.

George was all ways a stand up guy providing patch service to me and all my brothers and sisters of Outcast. He sold me my first pair of chaps. Rest in peace Georg
Slickback Outcast M C.

I will never forget the day I went to get a patch sewn on my vest. My daughter wanted a patch too. George went and picked one for her. "Biker Brat"! LOL loved him and all the shenanigans! My heart goes out to his amazing family!

George, you always made visiting ABL enjoyable, always friendly and you always made me laugh. You will be missed sir, good men are. Ride hard and fast on God's heavenly highway's my friend!

A big hole now exists in the biker community.  Going into ABL will never be the same.  Thankfully we have patches on our cuts and jackets to carry your memory with us.  Roll free and easy in the heavens, George.  Deep condolences to Ann and family.

I always loved our talks about your daughter. The gleam in your eyes was so bright. I will miss you.

Prayerst to you and your family my brother. I can't imagine going to your shop and you no longer being there to arrange my patches. My bottom rocker is a little crooked thanks to you, and was going to get you to fix it, but I think I like it just the way it is. My heart is still heavy thinking about you but I will always remember the times I got to see you and that's all that matters. Until Valhalla brother.

We will Miss you George. It has always been a pleasure to get what we needed at your store. Your advice was always spot on. 
It was also fun to hang out and have a smoke with you.

It saddens us to hear the news George was always a good friend our condolences go out to Ann and the whole family. That's the way George made everyone feel like family always knew everyone by name and always made the shop feel like home. RIP my friend, Nacho & the Iron Disciples

i am glad to have known george.he had the kindest and most sparkling blue eyes i have ever seen.he was a good man.rest in peace george

I first met George as a member of the American Legion Riders of Post 62. He was a genuinely good man, and we are all the better for having known him. RIP, my friend

George & Ann have always provided  us with top notch service and Quality patches.

Rest in peace sir.

Blue Brotherhood LEMC

I will miss the moments we spent on breaks. Just hanging out and talking. No matter what my road name was, you always called me by name. That meant a lot. Godspeed brother until we meet again.  Preacher

George has always been my favorite customer at Waffle House since 1992 always 
Was happy to see him .Im sure gonna miss him

George was such an awesome person. He was always very friendly and when we went into the store he remembered us. He will be missed !

George has touched and changed so many lives.... always with a smile and and kind words. He taught us how to really live life with his words of encouragement and support. He knew us all... from the baddest MC's who looked at George as a brother to the basic RUB whom he taught to "let go" and enjoy life. George was their mentor. Will miss you George but will see you again on the roads in heaven...

My heart is heavy with sadness. The loss of George will effect so many. George was so big hearted and so good to all that crossed his path. My prayers to the family and friends. 
George, spread your angel wings wide and soar free my friend!  Xoxoxo

You will be greatly missed George. I always looked forward to seeing you when you came in for your morning coffee. I will also miss the conversations that we had. Sending comforting prayers to the family.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I met George during the recent loss of my son, he shared his life story with me offering his kind words and a ear if ever I need.  Going to miss the spunky, white headed, blue eyed, big hearted man!  Heart of gold... Thankful to have known George

So sorry to hear of Georges passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family! We will miss seeing George at the store.

My heart goes out to Ann and the whole family at this sad, sad time.  I am only but one member of the biker community, but George was loved by us all, both young and old alike.  He had a huge personality and gave much to all who knew him.  Ride with the angels George!

Rest easy, George. You were one of a kind and we'll miss your friendship and laughter.

Will miss you greatly. I am glad I met you and we became friends 20  years ago. He would walk in the door at waffle house and call out red iron. Miss you. R.I P my friend may your journey be a safe ride.

George was a man of great character, a kind spirit and always was a pleasure to be with. You will be missed.

Proud to have called you my friend for nearly 40 years, back to our days at Reliance Truck. May you rest in peace, Brother.

I didn't  know  you well but I always felt  welcome in your  store ,always a smile or a joke was something  someone  could expect from you. George ,  may you ride free and happy  with the angels and always know you are loved by your family  and  friends .

May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. We'll sure miss the warm welcome we always received personally by George at ABL
Best,
Moose and Slowpoke

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George Edward Ziegler

10 September, 1946 – 23 March, 2017

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