Donald Richard Zigler, age 80, of Littlestown, PA and formerly of Taneytown passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at UPMC Hanover (Hanover General Hospital). Born July 8, 1941 in Broadway, VA, he was the son of the late Ward H. and Miriam Miller Zigler. He was the husband of LaRue Devilbiss Zigler, his wife of 61 years.
Don was a 1959 graduate of Frederick High School. He was employed for 40 years with Potomac Edison of Taneytown and Frederick. He was a lifetime member of B.P.O.E of Frederick, MD, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2226 of Littlestown, PA and the Moose Lodge of Mercersburg, PA. Don enjoyed golfing and was a member of the South Carolina Hackers Golf Club. He also enjoyed family cookouts and gatherings, traveling, cruises, and summer months of leisure in their mobile home at Saunderosa Park, Mercersburg, PA. He was also a member of The Potomac Edison Forerunners Club
In addition to his wife he is survived by sons, Mark Zigler and wife Cathy of Belleville, PA and Jeffrey Zigler and wife Jodi of York, PA; grandchildren, Kara Jolitz and husband Dan, Justin Zigler and fiancee Paige, Daniel Zigler; step-grandchildren Tiffany Luckey and husband Matt, Justin Myers and wife Beth, Kelsey Myers Elliott and husband Todd, Adam Bury, Ryan Bury; and sisters, Mae Cleveland of Tallahassee, FL and Rachel Zigler of Frederick, MD. He was the uncle of 15 nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by brothers, Ward L., Harold C. and David L. Zigler.
A celebration of life will be scheduled by the family for a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to James M Stockman Cancer Institute, 1562 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702 and/or University of Maryland School of Dentistry, 650 West Baltimore St. Suite #1401, Baltimore, MD 21201.