TRG OBITUARIES

Erwin Ziebell

Erwin Fredrick Ziebell, 99, Edgerton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at the Edgerton Care Center.

He was born in Loyal, on March 3, 1926, the son of the late Frederick and Freida (Kurth) Ziebell. Erwin married Elaine M. Bartz on March 4, 1950, at St. John Lutheran Church, Edgerton. She preceded him in death on July 20, 2017.

Erwin had worked for many places including in construction building homes, at a cheese factory, driving semi, and working at Highway Trailer Company and Dorsey Trailers.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing, riding his motorcycle, and restoring cars.

Survivors include his three children: Janet Ziebell, Linda Ziebell, and Steven Ziebell; two grandchildren, Adam Ziebell and Michael (Sara) Ziebell; great-grandchildren: Alithea, Samuel, and Madeline Ziebell, and Nicholas (Kennedy) Blaesius; great-great-grandchild, Norah Blaesius; a special sister-in-law, Barb (Dale) Bieck, whom he and Elaine raised like a daughter; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elaine; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Ron Webb; and two sisters, Irene Capetz and Lois Stello.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Edgerton. Pastor Dave Nelsestuen will preside and burial will follow in Fassett Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at Trinity Lutheran Church. Memorials in Erwin’s name can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Agrace HospiceCare, or the Edgerton Care Center. The Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home, Edgerton, is assisting the family. For online condolences: apfelfuneral.com

PAID OBITUARY 172495