Kenneth Zieger
October 30, 1952 ~ September 17, 2024
Kenneth L. Zieger, 71, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, with family at his side.
Celebration of Kenneth’s life will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller, with Rev. Rhonda Wellsandt-Zell officiating. Burial will follow at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the funeral service.
Kenny was born October 30, 1952, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Herbert and Gladys (Dennler) Zieger. Kenny’s journey through life included many adventures. His story began on a farm in rural Hand County. After graduating from Miller High School in 1970, he lived and worked in many parts of the United States building commercial structures.
His path eventually led him back to South Dakota where he returned to farm. He found his passion in raising pheasants. Many hours that turned into years were spent learning and perfecting the craft of raising birds highly sought after by game lodges around the Midwest.
Kenny lived his life with no apologies. He enjoyed spirited conversations with family and friends. He left life well lived on his own terms and will be greatly missed.
Kenny is survived by his significant other, Kim Edwards of St. Lawrence; sisters: Penny (John) Fanning of Sioux Falls, and Carole (Mike) Clements of Miller; brother, Joel (Rhonda) Zieger of Billings, MT; nephews: Heath (Sarah) Fanning, Quentin Fanning, Blaine (Kristi) Fanning and Dan (Angie) Clements; niece, Jenny (Cory) McKinstry; 16 great nieces and nephews; and three great-great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Gladys Zieger; and niece, Sara Fanning.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Ken's arrangements.
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I am so sorry to hear that Ken has passed away. I understand the sadness of losing a brother! Hang on to great memories. Prayers and hugs to all of you.
My sincere sympathy to the family of Kenneth Zieger.
Our Sympathy to the families of Kenny Zeiger. He was always fun to visit with (usually about his pheasants) Happy that he isn’t suffering anymore..🙏🙏
Penny, Carole, Joel, My heart breaks for all of you and your families….the world will not be the same without Kenny in it! His smile, his laugh, ALWAYS made me smile. May he rest in peace. I love you all my brother and sisters by another mother…Debbie
Dear Zieger’s—How sad we are to hear Kenny lost his battle—I still remember giving him piano lessons—his Mom, Gladys, wanted her kids to play the piano so talked me into giving piano lessons—the beginning of a 30 year job! “And I loved every minute!” May Gods love and grace, along with good memories, help ease your loss!❤️❤️with our love, Harlan and Kathy Meier
So many wonderful memories with the Zieger family. My prayer of peace to you all. Love, Janet
Deepest condolences to all of the Zieger family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!!
Jean and I send our sympathies to Penny, Carole, Joel and Kim. Always a fun guy! Numerous memories for me personally. Godspeed Kenny!
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of Kenny Zieger, at this time of sorrow. May he rest in peace and your memories be many.
I was sorry to hear about Ken. Having grown up in the same neighborhood, I have many memories of the Zieger family. Sadly most are gone now. I’ll keep your family in my prayers.
Our Deepest Sympathy.
Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal