Brandon John Zeigler

Brandon John Zeigler, age 33, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at his home in Warren, Michigan. Brandon was born May 13, 1986 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, son of Denise (nee: DiDonato) and Jeffrey Zeigler.

Brandon was raised, first, in Harper Woods and later within the Clinton Township community.  He was a 2004 graduate of Fraser High School and, while growing up, you could say that Brandon was your typical young boy who enjoyed sports, playing baseball, football, and soccer.

Following his schooling, Brandon entered the construction trades where he became a brick mason working with cement, brick, and later was plying his hardworking hands in the roofing business.

When Brandon was not working he enjoyed his time out on the water. Whether it was lounging on the boat or jet skiing, he just loved the water.  He also treasured the times spent with family over his favorite taco salad. Brandon always seemed to have great times with his family playing wally-ball or playing video games with his cousins.  However, if anyone were to ask Brandon who he cherished the most in this world, it would be his daughter, Vivianna,...and he was quick to follow that with his devotion to his mother Denise.

Brandon was a kind, intelligent, generous person whose presence was felt by all who knew him. He willingly embraced everyone he met and would give you the shirt off his back. He would do anything for anyone and had more to give others than he could give to himself.Brandon had a particular sensitivity, feeling great pain and, we hope, great love. It is only in retrospect that we can wonder whether he even had the ability to know how deeply he was loved. And love him, we did... unconditionally, through the good and the bad times alike, and truly supported his fight for recovery in every way we knew how. We have learned the hard way that no amount of love can cure the illness of opioid addiction. Those close to him can only assume that it was the drugs pulling him away from those who meant so much. Perhaps the drugs offered him a needed escape from a world too big and overwhelming. Clearly the addiction took over in ways we cannot understand. And perhaps we cannot truly know another's pain, another's journey. We just know that we must keep on trying, keep reaching out, keep asking for solutions to this tragic epidemic. Those in the know about addiction, especially heroin, must share what they know. Families, friends, and the community have to share their pain, their struggles, so others may know and feel less alone, less confused, less shame. Brandon's family can only hope that his death will not be in vain, and many others can come together to support and love each other.  In Brandon's memory, we must tear down whatever obstacles are in the way of fighting addiction and reach out to shred obstacles of fear, loneliness, shame, stigma, so that other friends and family members will never see the full ramifications of this drug as Brandon's family and friends have witnessed.

Brandon was the loving father of Vivianna Rose, and longtime companion of Angelica.  Brandon was the cherished son of Denise Brazer and Jeff Zeigler.  He was the beloved grandson of Gramma Cindy (Ken) Dixon and the late John DiDonato, Grandpa Bill (Ginnie) Zeigler, and Gramma Barbara (Rich) Schoder.  Brandon is further survived by his many dear relatives and friends. 

Visitation for Brandon will be held Sunday from 3-9 pm at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 mile).  Funeral Services will be held 11 am on Monday, July 22nd at the Funeral Home.  Officiating the Funeral Services will be Reverend Tracy Herald.   

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