Robert Norman Ziegler, age 84 of McBain, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on March 5, 1941 in Detroit to Norman and Florence (Seurynck) Ziegler. Robert then married Kathy Ann Traister on July 18, 1964 in Detroit.

Robert served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Lake City American Legion Post 300. He worked in promotional marketing and loved doing it. He previously had worked at the Oakland Pontiac Airport as an aircraft mechanic, then was promoted and managed two Fixed Base Operations (F.B.O.). Robert also enjoyed working in his yard and doing many other projects.

He is survived by his wife Kathy Ziegler of McBain, daughter Dianne Ziegler of McBain, brother Jim (Shirley) Ziegler of Lake Orion, in-laws; Pat (Bob) Degrieck of New Baltimore, and Tom (Coreen) Traister of St. Clair Shores as well as many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Carol Ann Mackenzie, in-laws; Susan Shea and Tim Traister.

A celebration of Robert's life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be directed to Hospice of Michigan. The family is being served by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain, thoughts and prayers can be expressed by visiting the online obituary at burkholderfamilyfuneralhome.com