BLUE ASH - Lawrence J. Ziegler, Ed.D., beloved husband of Mary Ziegler (nee Moore) for 39 years, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Loving and cherished stepfather of Anne (Rick) Milton, Kathy Sparks, Barbara (the late James) Adams Love, Peggy (Jim) Theilman, Patty (Michael) Booth; grandfather of Joe Milton, Meredith (Mark) Berkins, Cody (Kristen) Sparks, Dylan (Emily) Sparks, Jamey (James) Taylor, Jesse Theilman, Lydia Booth, and Annie Booth; great-grandfather of Charlotte and Sophia Taylor. Uncle and friend to many. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Teresa Ziegler and 7 siblings. Larry was a devoted educator, having taught at Elder H.S. for 17 years and Cincinnati State for 30 years. He was also a life long student, earning his Doctorate of Education at the age of 70. He loved reading, gardening, baking with his grandchildren, playing piano, and flying his plane. Larry was also a man of great faith and gave generously of his time and talents as a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, delivering Meals on Wheels, serving in soup kitchens, and playing piano at nursing homes. His was a life well lived and he was well loved in return.Visitation is to be held at Gilligan Funeral Home, 8225 Montgomery Rd., Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., at All Saints Church, 8939 Montgomery Rd., 45236. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Franciscan Friary or Glenmary Home Missioners.

Visitation

Thursday, July 23, 2020 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Gilligan Funeral Homes - Kenwood 8225 Montgomery Road Cincinnati 4523, United States