James Allen Ziegler

James Allen Ziegler, 61, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Monday, June 9, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

James was born July 9, 1963, in Fort Dodge, IA. Jim is the son of Richard B. and Beverly A. (Stafford) Ziegler. He attended Fort Dodge Schools and held various lawn care and construction jobs. He was self-employed for most of his life. Jim loved music, vanilla malts, road trips and he loved his friends & family. If a friend needed help, he was there and would do all he could for them. He was generous and had the best heart. We all loved Jim and he will be forever missed.

Jim is survived by his Significant Other, Marna Lawler of Fort Dodge, Daughter Cassandra McDonald and Granddaughter, Alli Ollom of Oskaloosa, Sister, Sue Sheldon -Dakota City, Sister-in-Law, Cheryl Ziegler (Jack), Brothers Billy Ziegler - Fort Dodge, Daniel Ziegler - Humboldt, Edward Ziegler (Dee) - Grinnell, Richard Ziegler – FL, many nieces & nephews and his beloved cat Trouble.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents Richard & Beverly Ziegler - Fort Dodge, Sister Kathy Jo -Humboldt, Sister Christina Ann - Indiana, and Brothers Jack Ziegler, Curtis Ziegler and Jeffrey Ziegler all of Fort Dodge.