Donald "Zeke" Sigrist

Donald M. ''Zeke"" Sigrist, 82 of Zanesville, died 9:30 AM Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Genesis Select Specialty Hospital, with his loving family by his side, following a lengthy illness. He was born Friday, January 11, 1929 in Zanesville, the son of Martin W. Sigrist and Viola M. (Kinnen) Sigrist. He married Bernice L. (Dillon) Sigrist on Saturday, June 28, 1952. and was a faithful member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church Don was a 1947 graduate of Adamsville High School. He was employed by Armco Steel, now AK Steel for over 39 years retiring in 1990 as Superintendent of AP/CR and Processing. While with Armco, Don enjoyed the opportunity to work at mills in Yugoslavia and Brazil. Don also served in the Ohio National Guard, Battery C, 174th Field Artillery for over ten years. Don taught everyone that life was best lived at full speed with mud flying. He loved spending time with his family, racing go-carts, four-wheeling, riding motorcycle and ATV’s. Don was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed playing cards and traveling. Don is survived by his wife of 58 years: Bernice L. Sigrist; his children: Rhonda Woodard (George Kallas) of Cheyenne, WY, Carol (Randy) Bridwell of New Concord, David Sigrist; Jeffery (Carolyn) Sigrist both of Zanesville and Rodney Sigrist of Clayton, NC; his grandchildren: Stephanie Bridwell of Chandlersville, Alicia Snider of Norwich, Joe Bridwell of New Concord and Emily Woodard of Cheyenne, WY; five Step-grandchildren; three great grandchildren: Deagan and Brenna Bridwell and Eli Snider; seven sep-great grandchildren; a sister: Lola (Richard) Paisley of Zanesville; a brother-in-law: Glenn (Betty) Dillon of Huntington, IN and two sisters-in-law: Lee Sigrist of Cedar Rapids Iowa and Fern (Bill) Cash of Zanesville. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by one brother: Robert Sigrist and two grandchildren: Boyd and Anne Woodard. Friends may call 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at The Hillis & Hardwick Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue where a Christian Vigil will be held at 7:45 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM Thursday, June 16 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with Fr. Martin Ralko as celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt Olive Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the CENTRAL OHIO PARKINSON SOCIETY 2800 Corporate Exchange Dr, STE 265, Columbus, OH 43231 in Don’s name. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.HillisHardwickFH.com

Donald "Zeke" Sigrist

January 11, 1929 - June 12, 2011