Edward Ziech

Regional Medical Center. A native of Milwaukee, WI., he was born Nov. 6, 1921,

one of six children to Josef and Catarina (Mindum) Ziech. Mr. Ziech moved to

Citrus Springs nearly 25 years ago from his hometown and was a retired security

officer for General Motors in Oak Creek, WI with 25 years of service. Edward

was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran and a Life Member and former Sr. Vice

Commander of VFW Edward Penno Post 4864, Citrus Springs, and a member

of Community Congregational Christian Church, also of Citrus Springs. Upon

retirement to Florida, Edward also served as President of Citrus Springs Chapter 1817

of AARP for seven years and was also a fifteen year member of the Citrus

Springs Surveillance Unit. Mr. Ziech was an avid and knowledgeable airplane

enthusiast and also loved photography. He is survived by his wife of 64 years,

Fay V. Ziech, Citrus Springs; son Dale (Donna) Ziech, Kelowna, B.C., Canada;

daughter Ruth (Scott) Halstead, Milwaukee, WI.; sister Katherine “Kay” Root,

Alexandria Bay, NY; grandchildren Kerisa, Amber and Jubie and many nieces,

nephews and dear friends. A memorial service will be held on Thurs., Aug. 4th

at 10:30 A.M. at Community Congregational Christian Church, 9220 N. Citrus

Springs, Blvd., Citrus Springs with Rev. Jeff Timm officiating.

Inurnment will take place on Fri., Aug. 5th at 10:30 A.M. at Florida National

Cemetery, Bushnell with military honors rendered by VFW Post 4864. In lieu of

flowers, please make memorial contributions to Community Congregational

Christian Church in Edward’s memory. Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

www.ferofuneralhome.com