Matthew J. Zeigler

matthew zeigler

April 15, 1971 ~ August 11, 2016

FUNERAL:  1 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home VISITATION:  10 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Brian GilroyFINAL RESTING PLACE: Garland Brook CemeteryMEMORIALS: Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of charities through the funeral home.To view Matt's memorial video, please CLICK HEREMatthew Jason Zeigler, 45, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Columbus, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016. Matthew was born April 15, 1971, in Columbus, the son of Gary L. and Judith I. Barnett Zeigler. He was employed most of his adult life as a robotics trainer, programmer and technical support. Matt started his career at Toyota as a welder and trained himself in robotics. Matt gave his life to Christ as a teenager at Hill Top Church Camp in Brown County and became a member of Garden City Church of Christ. He loved skydiving, motorcycling and tinkering on about everything. His friends referred to him as MattGyver. He could fix anything. Survivors include his mother, Judy; sister, Amy Zeigler (Danny)Vanderbur of Columbus; daughter, Amanda Lynn Zeigler of Columbus; and grandchildren, Jaycen C. Turner, 6, and Attalie L. Zeigler, 4. He leaves behind many very good friends, all of whom think very highly of him, including Jody Self of Bloomington and Sarah Dorn of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary, who died in 1997.

 

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  1. Ziggy, You will forever be in our hearts. The memories we will have just hanging out our house listening to music and your great sense of humor! You are truly a light in this world forever. May your light shine through your Daughter and Grandchildren. Our hearts hurt that we lost you. Be free my friend…Godspeed to your Mom. James & Suzanne LaBreck

  2. Judy/Amy/family: May God grant you comfort and strength at this difficult time. We are praying for you to know His love and peace in very special and powerful ways in the days ahead. Lean upon Him and your many loved ones and friends, including us. God bless you all. Virgil & Dorri Clotfelter

  3. My condolences to the family Matt and I spent a lot of work hours together. I always enjoyed Matt’s company and joking demeanor. He will be greatly missed and pleasant thought will always be present when remembering Him. Kurt


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