Mildred Zigler

Mildred Zigler, 86, of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2012. She was born on April 4, 1926, in Terre Haute, to Ivor John and Dorothy Jane Davis. She married Kenneth Zigler, Sr. on October 31, 1945. Mildred was a 1944 graduate of Valley High School. She was a gifted poet. Mildred loved hand-crafts, especially sewing and quilting. She enjoyed going for long drives and stopping at yard sales. She was an excellent cook and was known for her delicious potato salad and her homemade buttermilk biscuits. Her favorite time of year was Christmas because she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Mildred was a member of the Wabash Valley Senior Citizens Club for 27 years. She had the unique ability to recite the alphabet forwards and backwards.

Mildred is survived by her son, Kenneth Zigler, Jr., and his wife Pattey of Terre Haute; a daughter-in-law, Judy Zigler, of Terre Haute, a son-in-law, Gary Smith of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Kenny Joe Zigler and his wife Misty, Dean Zigler and his wife Sue, Kyle Zigler, Dennis Wayne Zigler and his wife Amy, Bradley Zigler and his wife Janelle, Stacey Dowell and her husband Josh, Gary Smith, Jr., and his wife Kim, and Kevin Smith and his wife Carmen; 13 great-grandchildren and one on the way, 1 great-great-grandchild; a brother-in-law, Leroy Zigler and his wife Mary Lou, a sister-in-law, Mary Nidiffer; a special friend, Denzil Wilson; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Kenneth Zigler, Sr., a daughter, Carol Ann Smith, a son, Dennis Zigler, Sr., and a brother Thomas John Davis.

Visitation will be held from 11 until 1 on Monday, September 24 at Roselawn Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Ray Leach officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net