Peacefully at his home, with his family by his side, on Sunday, May 23, 2021 of Zurich at the age of 66. Loving and devoted husband of Jacquie (Welch) Ziegler for over 21 years. Dear son of Norma (Noble) Ziegler of Southampton. Proud caring father of Penny and Kristian Bernat of London, Dan and Valerie Ziegler of Dorchester, Andy Ziegler of London, Jesse Butler of Exeter, Jordan Butler of Exeter, Ricky Welch of Calgary, and youngest daughter Montana (Tilly) Ziegler of Exeter. Anthony Gosso of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Matthew, Jake; Mason, Jax, and Hattie; and Kaylin. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Dave and Marie Ziegler, Sue and Terry Widmeyer, Nancy and Ernie Klink, Mary and Mike Miranda, Cheryl Welch, Barry and Lynn Welch, Wendy and Wayne McKague, Tammy and Darryl Postill, Chrissy and Dale Baer. Fondly cherished by all of his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father Lloyd (2000), brother-in-law Rick Welch, and sister-in-law Debbie Welch. Fondly remembered by his four-legged pal Summer (Buddy). Ken is reunited with his feline friend Belle who passed away last year. Ken loved his NASCAR weekends, hockey, and football. Whether he was taking meticulous care of his property, or going to a doctors appointment, he could always be found wearing his favourite work boots.
Visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street N , ZURICH on Thursday beginning at 11 AM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the visitation. Please click “Register Now” below to register.
A private family funeral service will be held on Friday, May 28th at 11 AM. Cremation to follow with interment St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery, Zurich. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your own home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to Jessica’s House would be appreciated by the family.
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Laura D.
I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He was a great man and will be dearly missed by a lot of people. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Krista Hodgins
Oh Penny and family I’m so sorry for your loss. I just saw that he passed all the childhood memories we had together with each others parents lol. I’m here for any of you we have both lost a truly loved parent ❤ love you all Penny, Dan and Andy
LoriDietrich
My sincere condolences, it’s never easy when the heart hurts. Hugs to you Jacquie and family/Friends.
Martin and Cheryl Gelinas
Dear Jacquie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Martin and Cheryl Gelinas
Terry Mawdsley
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
The Geigers
Dear Jacquie, Norma & all of Ken’s family,
Our thoughts are with you now & especially over these past few years. Ken accepted his illness with grace & courage. His zest for life & for fun was evident. We will treasure his presence in our lives. With heartfelt thoughts,
Jill & Ralph
Dave Slater
Very sorry to hear of your loss, Jacquie. Ken was a good man and will be missed by many. My condolences to you.
Mark & Ann Scott
Jacquie and All of Ken’s Family:
We were saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. We send our condolences to each of you. We remember Ken with fond memories from when he worked with us in Lucan. Keeping you in our thoughts.
Marie Holland
Jacquie and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. May God hold you tight and bless you as
you go through this hard journey. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Bryan and Mary Hicks from Corbett
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing
Laura
Our sincerest condolences Jacquie . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time
Gary and Judy Kyle
Jacquie and family. We are so very sorry to hear about Kens passing. Always had a smile when he said hello. May your family surround you with comfort and love.
Barry Cavanagh
To Kens family;
I was a coworker of Kens, and always appreciated his positive attitude, pleasant demeanour, and all round ability to brighten ones day. Sending condolences for your loss… he will definitely be missed by his coworkers.
Sandy Hutchison
Sorry to hear about the passing of my cousin he was a great guy enjoy the time we spent
Cindy WHITE
Jacquie and family,
Please accept my condolences to you on the loss of your husband ,father and grandfather. I always enjoyed seeing ” the Candy Man” come into the pharmacy. Cheryl and I always wanted to see what new stuff was on the truck. He always had a smile on his face.
Keep your memories tucked into your heart and you will have Ken with you always.
Cindy White (Lucan Drug Mart)
Patti-Ann Dickert
Jacquie and family, so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Sending my deepest sympathies to you all.
Glenda Waddell
Jacquie & family
You are all in our thoughts at this sad time.. hold your memories close..
Paul &Glenda
Arlene and Scott Thomson
Dear Jacquie
Very sorry to heard about Ken, I always enjoy waiting on Ken in the bank . Our thoughts our with you and your family
Walt & Brenda Vermunt
Jacquie and family, my condolences Ken’s passing . I got to know Ken a bit through work and always enjoyed his pleasant manner. He was always one to take a positive view of things and to be willing to help out whenever he could. May your memories bring you comfort in this time of sorrow and going forward.
Marlene and Bill Holman
Chrissie , Dale and family, so sorry for your loss, give Jacquie and her family our condolences.
Patti Stanley
Jacquie and Family
Sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Charich the memories to get you through this difficult time.
Wayne, Julie, Dylan & Emily Pryce
Jacquie & Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Deb Cooper
Jacquie, Ken always had the biggest smile on his face and his love for you showed. To Kens family and to Jacquies family Dave and I are sending our deepest sympathy to you all, We have so many great memories of Ken that we will forever remember as I know you all do too. Remember them and a smile will come to you as easy as it came to Ken. Hugs Dave and Deb
Mike Dupuis
Jackie and family, our thoghts are with all of you. Mike ,Anna Dupuis .
Patti Kay Hanrath
My sincere condolences Jacquie and family. You’re in my thoughts and prayers ❤️
Dave & Jackie
It is with heavy hearts that we extend our condolences to you Jacquie, the kids and extended family. We have such fond memories of spending time with you and Ken. His welcoming smile and chuckle that he greeting everyone with! We will always remember the good times at the cottage listening to some great music and just hanging out the 8 of us. Those were really special times. We wish there was more time but we will cherish the time that we did have with Ken. Always here if you need us. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Much love and hugs!
Alex and Debbie Hyde
So sorry to hear about Ken, May God give you peace and strength at this time .
Gary and Dianne Bennett
With our sincere sympathy ,on the passing of Ken. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna Mitchell
Jacquie and family !– So sad to hear about Ken — 21 years of memories will ease the pain in the coming weeks but he will always be missed ! Rob’s and my condolences to you — Hugs ! Donna !
Doris Ovens
Jacquie & family,
What a shock when I read the obit about Ken, Hard to believe it is over 20 yrs. with Ken— remember all the wonderful memories you have had with Ken & you deserved every one of them.
Karen, Carol & I send our condolences to you my dear. God has a new angel who will watch over you all. Ken was a wonderful person & such a pleasure to have known him. Take good care— will be in touch. Much ❤️
Al and Nancy Quinn
Al and I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how sorry we where to hear of Ken’s passing. Take care of yourself and take some time with your family. Al and Nancy Quinn
Mickey Nott
Jacquie and family, I am saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. I did not know Ken well but I do remember his smile and the joy that radiated from him. My sincere thoughts and prayers are for you at this sad time.
Dennis Leblanc
Ken was truly one of the good guys! He will be missed!!
Dennis LeBlanc
Janet and Wim de Boer
Dear Jacquie and familie, we are very sorry for your loss. Even though we live in the Netherlands you are in our thoughts. It was a pleasure to have met him when we were visiting Canada.
Hap and Jacky
Dear Jacquie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ken was one of the best and kindest people you could ever meet. I am going to miss his teasing regarding my favourite NFL quarterback and how the Green Bay Packers should win every game. We have been friends since we started elementary school together and I know he will truly be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Love
Hap and Jacky
Glenda & Mark
On behave of the Chaput family, we would like to put forth our deepest condolences to Jacquie and the Ziegler family. Ken was always a pleasure to be around and was easy to strike up a conversation with.
Rest in peace Ken.
Cherish the many great memories Jacquie. 💕
Shannon Kyle
Jacquie and family, I am so very sorry to hear about Ken. He was such a kind man with a heart of gold and will be very missed. I am grateful to have met you both and had some great times. You are all in my thoughts. XOXO
Brian & Luanne Herbert
Jacquie and family, so sorry to hear about Ken. Please accept our sincere condolences. Lots of great memory’s when you guys lived in Lucan.
Mallory Dow
Jackie, Jesse, Jordan, Ricky and Montana
My heart grieves with you during your time of loss. May you find comfort in cherishing memories and strength in companionship. I am thinking of you all during this time.
Sending love.
Dana Bryden
Ken was such a kind & caring man, we had spent countless hours talking about his life and his love for his wife,kids and his best buddy Summer – all conversations ended with a smile on his face and followed by his laugh. Glad to have met and spent the time I did with Ken.
Thinking of the family at this difficult time.
John and Shelley Rolo
Penny and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. May the love and prayers comfort you all through this difficult time 🙏❤️ our deepest condolences
Patti & Jamie Hunt
Jacquie,
Sorry to hear of Kens passing.
Hold your memories tight.💗
Jack, Dorothy, Rose Firth
Our condolences to Jackie and family
Dave and Wendy Norman
We are deeply saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. May you special memories comfort you. Sending our condolences to his family at this very difficult time.
Dave and Wendy Norman, Acton, On
Diane Klopp
Huge hugs to you Jacquie and to your family.
My most sincere sympathy
Diane Klopp
Kim and Bill Preszcator
Our thoughts are with you all. Such a gentle spirited and happy guy.
Always loved his smile ……May his memories heal your hearts❤️
M. Lynne Haughton
Montana and Anthony,
Sending big hugs to you both.
May your memories provide you comfort at this time.
From: Lynne, Aldane and Jericho.
Your old neighbors.
Kim and Dean Armstrong
Dear Jacquie and family , my heart goes out to you!
Peter and Linda
With a heavy heart we would like to pass on our deepest condolences to Jacquie and the family Ken is a great friend and he loved His Family so much ,His only regret in life was that he didnt meet Jacquie earlier in his life ,he will be missed by many ,Love Peter Linda and family till we meet again .
Caroline Peterson
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Caroline, Malcolm and Anna.
Ron & Sandra Dickert
We are deeply saddened at the passing of a dear friend we will never forget all the good times we shared our memories are endless and forever with us. Jacquie and family you have our deepest condolences hugs to you all love. Six pack and Shirley Aka Ron & Sandra
Linda Finch
Penny, Dan, Andy and Families
We are so sad to hear you lost your Dad.
Praying all your memories will help you through this
sad time.
You are in our thoughts.
Cole, Mike, and Dave Fleming
Linda Finch
Sue Page
Dear Jacquie & family,
We were so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Heartfelt condolences.
Dave & Sue Page
Hensall
Roger and Pauline Lingier
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Our thoughts are with you Jacquie and your family.
Christine Heard
Ken was a beautiful soul, Jacquie and family my deepest sympathy for you at this difficult time, he is now at peace. Be strong and know you are loved
Chris
Wilma / Leroy Hoffman
Jacquie and family, so sorry to hear about Ken. Please accept our condolences.
Christina and Dan Tomicic
God Bless you all until you meet again You we’re an inspiration to fathers every where Ken.
Terri-lynn
Ken was an amazing man, so loving and caring. We are deeply sorry for your loss. We will miss him and forever be grateful for the friendship that we shared with him.
Our sincere condolences to your whole family.
Marnie and John Hill
We always saw Ken with a smile on his face and a laugh at the ready! Awesome neighbour and friend, we have missed our get-togethers in recent years. It was always nice when we would run into each other out shopping or going about town. You are all in our thoughts, especially Jacquie and Montana, as you navigate this difficult time. Love from the Hills xxoo