Elizabeth S. Zeidler

Elizabeth Zeidler, 96, died Friday, June 2, at Sunrise of Shelby with two aides at her side. She was a longtime resident of Grosse Pointe Park, where she lived in the same home 50 years. She was born May 30, 1921, in Germany, to Rudolph and Erna Slottke. Elizabeth married Oswald Zeidler in 1947, and together they raised three children, Debra, William, and Sandra. Elizabeth was intuitive, a compassionate friend to all, and counted on by those in need. She worked as a nurse and office manager in a doctor's office during World War II. After her children were born, she became a full-time homemaker. Elizabeth used her leadership and organizational skills as a member of the Valparaiso Guild, the Cancer Loan Closet. Alliance Franais, a volunteer at Bon Secours Hospital Gift Shop, Girl Scout Leader, PTA President, and Cub Scout Leader. She enjoyed entertaining, garage sales, fashion, dancing and talking with people. Elizabeth was the dear mother of Debra Dixon (Michael), Sandra Zeidler (Bill Neeley) and William Zeidler (Denise); loving grandmother of Nicholas, Hannah, Andrew, Courtney, and Jonathan and great-grandmother of James. In addition to her husband and parents, Elizabeth was predeceased by her sister Ruth Zynda and brothers, Robert and Henry Slottke. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 9, at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods.A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org or the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.

Funeral Home:

A.H. Peters Funeral Home of Warren

32000 Schoenherr Road,

Warren, MI

US 48088