Gladys Zieger
November 19, 1930 ~ September 23, 2018
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Gladys Rene Zieger, 87, of Miller, South Dakota passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Center, Miller, surrounded by her family.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 28, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Burial will follow at GAR Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 27, 2018 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Gladys Rene Dennler was born November 19, 1930 at Le Mars, Iowa to Alvin and Margaret (Robertson) Dennler. She attended school in Le Mars and Kingsley, Iowa. Following her graduation, she attended nursing school until her engagement to Herbert.
Gladys married Herbert Zieger on November 19, 1950 at Plymouth Presbyterian Church, Le Mars, Iowa. They spent their life farming and ranching north of St. Lawrence, South Dakota. Gladys was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller and the women’s TLCW. Gladys loved spending time with family and friends, working with the quilting group at church, gardening and working in her flowerbeds, especially her peony beds. Gladys was always known to have a cookie and glass of tea for any visitor.
Survivors include her children: Ken (Kim Edwards) Zieger of Miller, Penny (John) Fanning of Miller, Carole (Mike) Clements of Miller and Joel (Rhonda) Zieger of Billings, Montana; six grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; one sister, Betsy Schweitzberger of Kingsley, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Margaret Dennler; husband, Herbert; sister, Jean Manning; brother, Gale Dennler; and an infant granddaughter, Sara Fanning.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Gladys’ arrangements.
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So sorry for your loss
My thoughts and prayers are with you. It was a privilege to get to know Gladys. Her sense of humor and her smile will be missed. May you feel God’s presence at this time.
We have so many memories of our snowmobile days with Herb and Gladys. The days we used to pack lunches before we left. Maybe even some hot chocolate.
Gladys was one of the nicest ladies and most fun that I ever worked for. She always had the nicest smile and the kindest words for a person. She was a joy to be around and sure could make you laugh plus being an excellent cook. She will be missed by many. My thoughts are with her family.
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I have such wonderful memories of spending time at your house when we were kids. Gladys always had such a beautifully warm smile and laugh. God Bless.
So sorry for your loss. Another one of those precious Lutheran ladies I was privileged to know ..she was a gem.
I have such precious childhood memories of summer visits at the Zieger farm. We girls would go to bed at nite and wake up to pretty new outfits that Gladys had sewn for us during the nite. Gladys was such a loving, joyful person, a one in a million special lady. Aunt Gladys will forever be in my heart.
So many fond memories with Aunt Gladys, Prayers and sympathy for the Zieger family, Sorry we will no be able to make it to the funeral. God Bless, Larry, Edeliza, Andrei and Luke Manning,
So many fond memories with Aunt Gladys, Prayers and sympathy for the Zieger family, Sorry we will no be able to make it to the funeral. God Bless, Larry, Edeliza, Andrei and Luke Manning,
We always enjoyed the visits Glady and Betsy made to see Mom in Montana. They laughed a lot. I am very glad to have gotten to share with them for much of their laughter.
I was back in Le Mars, IA when I heard the passing of Glady. First thing I thought was another bright light was now a star. Always had a deep affection for those Dennler girls but know they are in good company. My sympathy and prayers go out to the family and may you find peace in the coming days.
Sorry to hear of your loss. She was a beautiful lady. Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
My sincere condolences to the family of Gladys Zieger. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in God’s promise to soon "swallow up death forever" and "wipe away the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25;8)
It has been our honor and privilege to care for Gladys. Thank you for allowing us to care and love on them. We hope you are finding peace and rest during this new transition. ~AseraCare Hospice Team
Dad just shared the news. What wonderful memories I have of this beautiful woman. Her smile-her laughter-her chocolate cake! I loved her dearly-My sympathy to you all-blessed by the memories I share growing up with you. Love, Janet (Janee-as she called me)