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Gerald Ziebell

February 7, 1921 - June 1, 2022
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Friday 6/17, 10:00 am - 11:45 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Friday 6/17, 12:00 pm
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials to

Peace United Methodist Church would be appreciated.

Gerald O. Ziebell

Brookfield – Gerald graduated from Milwaukee Boys’ Tech Plumbing Department. He got a job at L. R. Schmaus for an apprenticeship.

In August 1942 he entered the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 80th Division as a heavy weapons machine gunner. In 1944 he went to Fort Kilmer and boarded the Queen Mary ship heading for Scotland. He then went to Ft. Hamport, England heading next to Utah Beach in France, and ultimately to southern France pushing the Germans out of France.

Gerald was a troop ship heavy machine gun operator. As the 80th Division attempted to cross the Moselle River, it was heavily attacked by the Germans and he was seriously wounded in action on September 18, 1944. Gerald received a Purple Heart, two bronze battle stars and a combat infantry badge.

In 1945 he was hospitalized in France. Later he returned to the US on the hospital ship St Olaf. He recuperated for a year at the converted old Chicago Beach Hotel and Rehab Center. Gerald was honorably discharged from the Army as a disabled veteran in Battle Creek, MI. He then pursued a career in architecture and design until retirement.

He was the loving husband of the late Marguerite Ziebell and is the beloved father of Geralyn (Douglas) Dunning and Kevin (Linda) Ziebell He is survived by his sister Doris Schaning and other relatives and friends.

A special thanks to the caring and dedicated staff of Fireside East at The Congregational Home.

Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Friday, June 17, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM. Memorial Service at 12:00 PM with Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Peace United Methodist Church would be appreciated.

Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Map
Friday 6/17, 10:00 am - 11:45 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Map
Friday 6/17, 12:00 pm
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials to

Peace United Methodist Church would be appreciated.

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Gerald O. Ziebell Brookfield – Gerald graduated from Milwaukee Boys’ Tech Plumbing Department. He got a job at L. R. Schmaus for an apprenticeship. In August 1942 he entered the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 80th Division as a heavy weapons machine gunner. In 1944 he went to Fort Kilmer and boarded theContinue Reading

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Judy Trapp Lynch left a message on August 16, 2022:
I purposely waited until now to write so the family knew that many are still thinking of them and care. Yes, Gerald lived a long life, but there never is a good time to say good by. My family joins me in extending our deepest sympathy to his beloved family. I am the little girl (She is 74 years old now!!!) who lived across the street from the Ziebells when they moved into their home in Brookfield in 1954. I have many fond memories of the family, but I will focus on Gerald. A quiet disposition accompanied by an ever present warm, sincere smile. Extremely skilled, he was always working on another project. I last saw him in 2011 when I returned for a high school reunion (I have resided in S FL for almost 50 years.)…at age 89 he was sawing porch rails! Sharp as ever, he recognized both my husband and me, even inquiring on how my husband’s business was!!! An amazing man!). And, of course, he loved trains! I recall a Sunday afternoon drive with the family to Friendship to view a train…and even better, Geralyn, Kevin, and I each got a brown bag of penny candy!!! (Sunday afternoon rides? Penny candy? Am I dating myself?! Ha!) My parents passed away at young ages, and over the years the Ziebells remained my connection to WI. I know it will continue with Geralyn. Again…our sincere condolences and love, Judy and family
Pat Sass left a message on July 12, 2022:
We enjoyed having Gerry spend the end of his life with us. He always had a big smile each morning and never complained. When I hear a train whistle I will think of Gerry. May God Bless him and his family! Pat Sass
Joan Randolph left a message on June 17, 2022:
In memory of Gerald Ziebell, Joan Randolph lit a candle
Monty Stallings left a message on June 16, 2022:
In memory of Gerald Ziebell, Monty Stallings lit a candle
Stacey Van Rens left a message on June 6, 2022:
Gerald was one of the kindest people I have ever met. I always enjoyed starting my Sunday saying "Hi" to him in church. Prayers to his entire family.
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Doris Borenz left a message on June 3, 2022:
So sorry about Mr Ziebell. He was always so friendly to me. He is missed in our neighborhood. My sympathies to all the family.
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