Name: Visitation for Irvin H. "Sonny" Zigler
Start: 2015-01-19T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-01-20T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Anthony Funeral Home MCGOWAN-REID & SANTOS CHAPEL

Irvin H. 'Sonny' Zigler

Irvin H. "Sonny" Zigler, 86, of Stow, Ohio, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Jan 15th, 2015 following a short illness.

Irvin is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joan, and their children, Michael (Stacey) of SW FL, Robert (Katie) of Columbus, Julianne (Brad) Herrick of Cuyahoga Falls, and Joseph of Wadsworth; along his beloved sister, Mary Ellen of Green. His grandchildren were the light of his life: Emily, Owen, and Addison Herrick, as well as Trevor and Audrey of Cuyahoga Falls, Taylor and Jack of Florida, and Riley and Mackenzie of Columbus.

Born in 1928 in Akron to Elizabeth and Curtis Zigler, he graduated from North High. While earning a degree from the University of Akron, he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and Air Force ROTC. Then earned his meteorological degree from NYU and was subsequently stationed in Wiesbaden AF base in Germany as a Weatherman. In 1954, he was sent to Indochina as part of a historic French Airlift. After retiring as a Major, he taught briefly at Stow HS before earning a masters degree from the University of Michigan in 1960. He returned to Stow HS teaching math and science, influencing two successful generations of students, while being awarded Teacher of the Year in 1985. He retired in 1988, but continued his love of teaching by tutoring.

His love of running led to coaching of the Stow HS cross country team. He was also Head of the Math dept, a member of the Athletic Dept., and coach of the Chess Club. His avid love of photography chronicled the lives of his children and grandchildren for their benefit and that of generations to come. He was a member of St Joseph Church.

The family will receive friends on Monday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the Anthony Funeral Home MCGOWAN-REID & SANTOS CHAPEL, 247 Stow Ave. (at 3rd. St., one block north of Portage Trail) in Cuyahoga Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Jared Orndorff on Tuesday, 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church 1761 Second St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Interment will follow at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to St. Jude Research Hospital. (Anthony Funeral Homes, CUYAHOGA FALLS, 330-928-1313, anthonyfh.com)

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2015.

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February 4, 2015

Thank you Mr. Zigler for all your extra help given to me. Without you, I never could have passed Miss Denbrock's class. You were awesome. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Deb McLendon Class of '72

Laurie Tiffany

January 20, 2015

Irv Zigler was a wonderful teacher and a very kind man and I consider it an honor to have known him and had him as my teacher. I last saw him about five years ago and he remembered me after almost 45 years. My sincere condolences to the family ... may he rest in peace.
Laurie Graham Tiffany
Class of '65

Tom Grande

January 20, 2015

I'm very sorry to hear of Mr. Zigler's passing. He was a great math teacher and his students were very well prepared for the university level classes that often followed. He will be sorely missed by so many. Sincere condolences and prayers to the entire family.
Tom Grande, Class of 1969

January 20, 2015

I send my most fervent prayers to the entire family. Mr. Zigler raised a fine son in Rob. Just as Rob is a part of our corporate family, we share in his sorrow.
JB

Bob Deibel

January 20, 2015

So sorry to hear of Mr. Zigler's passing. He was my math teacher and spent many extra hours helping me to get thru algebra. He was a teacher's teacher and will be missed.

January 20, 2015

I was very sad to hear of Mr. Zigler's passing. I worked with him at Stow High for many years. It was a pleasure to see how much his students admired and respected him in some of the tough years. My condolences to his family.

Angie Palazzo
Attendance Secretary, Stow High
Fellow North High Viking

Tony and Mary Rose

January 19, 2015

Our sincere sympathy to the Zigler family - you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

January 19, 2015

Woderful teacher and human being!!! Rest in Peace. Barb Hickey

Marty Lyman

January 19, 2015

In addition to being a Lambda Chi Brother, he was one of my favorite High School teachers, a wonderful man, a life well lived....

January 19, 2015

Mr. Zigler was one of the best teachers I ever had. He made an enormous difference in my life.

Eric Evans '79

William Gilcrist

January 18, 2015

Our sincere condolences to Irvin's family, friends and Alumni. We have added Irvin H. "Sonny" Zigler to the North High Viking (Class of 1946) web site, www.northhighviking.com.
His Memorial will be on this site for eternity. Anyone can visit it and post comments. We are sorry to hear of your loss. It always touches us when we have to add a Viking alumnus to our memorial page. Irvin H. "Sonny" Zigler.
William Gilcrist Site Creator
Wooster Ohio

Dick Blake

January 18, 2015

A great teacher and friend

Suzy Walker-Tomci

January 18, 2015

Dear Joan and Family: I am very sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers. With Deepest Sympathy, Suzy

January 18, 2015

Bill and I were so sorry to hear about Sonny. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. He is a great loss as he meant so much to so many and helped so many more. His love of family and friends made this loss so great but now he can look down on all of us and watch over Joan and the family. Wish we could be with you at this time but distance precludes that Bill and Carol -North Port Florida

Carolyn "Fritz" Kuhn

January 18, 2015

Irv was the measuring stick by which all of his fellow teachers tried to measure themselves in the world of education. His dedication was legendary as well as his kindness to students and colleagues. My prayers and thoughts to his family and friends at this very difficult time. I know Irv is grading papers or preparing a lesson as we reflect on his fantastic life. May God Bless You Irv.

Ray Peters

January 18, 2015

I remember him well. Great person. Great teacher.

Denise Schultz

January 18, 2015

Dear Joan, Michael, Robert, Julie, Joseph and families: My heart goes out to all of you. May the love of God, which has been the center of your family, mend the sorrow you feel today and bless you all as Irv has blessed the lives of those who had the privilege to know him. Love and prayers to you all.

January 18, 2015

Steve and Liz Lattimer

Karen and Ray Fry

January 18, 2015

My father an I both had Mr Zigler as a teacher. He was in his first year at Stow High School when my father had him as a science teacher. We both thought he was a wonderful person and teacher. He will be missed by many. I wiil miss talking with him at the elections in Stow.

Linda Foster

January 18, 2015

I met Mr. Zigler when I was a freshman at Stow High School. What impressed me the most about him was the respect he showed for his students. He was one of those teachers that one never forgets - an individual who truly loved the teaching and learning process. My deepest sympathy to his family. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

January 18, 2015

Irv Zigler..a great teacher...a better man

Bill Maxwell...'65

David Close

January 18, 2015

Mr Zigler was the consummate professional. He had a passion for teaching, for math and for kids. He was an incredible worker at his craft. He reached out to all of us. Mr Zigler was a primary influence to my choosing to become a math teacher. Back in the day, we had a "senior teach" day where we could sign up to teach a class. I signed up for Mr Zigler's Advanced Math class. He had me stay after school for some time the day before the lesson with him to go over the lesson. There was no way we were going to fall a day behind because I was teaching his class. I enjoyed teaching that lesson so much the next day, that I was inspired to pursue that profession. Thanks, Mr Zigler, from all your former students who you impacted. May the good Lord take you home to Him and keep His hand over your family during this time.

January 18, 2015

Mr. Zigler made math come alive for me in his class my senior year at Stow. It is because of him that I became a math teacher. Condolences to the family --thanks for sharing him with us.

Janet Greenhorn Taylor '73
Hong Kong

January 17, 2015

Such sad news. Such a good man.
Pam Phillips Leszynski Class of '65

Bob LeBlanc

January 17, 2015

My condolences to the families. Sorry for your loss. Mr. Zigler was one of my favorite teachers during the 70's. Mr. Zigler was a favorite teacher of just about anyone who was ever taught by him. He made math fun and took as much time as necessary to help each student understand. He will always be fondly remembered by his students. Rest in peace, Mr. Zigler.

TRACY KANE

January 17, 2015

Irv Zigler,math teacher par excellence!As a colleague in the tumultuous days of the late 60's and early 70's I recall Irv as a veritable rock of stability.His professional expertise,wise counsel,and dedication to the task of educating his pupils,however challenging the milieu,was an inspiration to we young teachers in the formative chapters of our careers.Of particular note,was the unstinting work ethic he exemplified-never an ungraded paper as he energetically multi-tasked before the concept was envisaged.Irv was a man of character whatever the venue...one who left his mark of excellence on all who knew him.May his dear soul reap the celestial comfort of a lifetime of dedicated service.My prayers and condolences to his family,friends,and colleagues who realize our good fortune to have been associated with Mr. Zigler.Farewell esteemed colleague!

Thomas Watkins Esq

January 17, 2015

My deepest sympathy to his family. Know that he inspired many including myself

Pat Menapace Marzec

January 17, 2015

Mr Zigler was an excellent math teacher. I had him for classes as a junior and senior at Stow High School. He prepared me well for my college math classes. He loved teaching math and his students.

Craig Baker

January 17, 2015

So sorry to hear of Mr. Zigler's passing. He was my math teacher at Stow High School in the 70's and was one of my favorites. He was firm, tough at times, but always fair. A great guy.

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