Donald “Ziggy” Tsiguloff, 71, passed away October 3, 2026 at his apartment in New Haven, Indiana. Born on January 17, 1955, Don lived humbly, his love of family and friends and willingness to help others where hallmarks of his life.
Don was active in sports in his high school years and played for the 1972 Shawnee Mission West Vikings (Overland Park, Kansas) class 5A state football champions.
Before retiring, he worked at Challenge Tool and Manufacturing in New Haven, Indiana for twenty-seven years.
Family and friends will recount his artistic and mechanical talents, his attention to detail, and making sure things were done correctly.
Don is survived by his brother Norman G. (Cheri L.) Tsiguloff of Lenexa, Kansas and his sister, Laura J. Tsiguloff of Frisco, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, George N. and Grace Tsiguloff.
Services celebrating Don’s life will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the Klaehn, Fahl, and Melton Funeral Home at 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46819, followed by a time for sharing memories of Don.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries or Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne.
Don will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who had the privilege to know
