Obituary of Marvin Jay Ziegler

MARVIN JAY ZEIGLER Marvin Jay Ziegler passed away February 20, 2009 at the age of 91. He was born January 8th, 1918 in Hood River, OR. Nicknamed in his youth as â??Tuffyâ??, it was a name that his friends knew him by all his life. He is survived by Anne, his wife of 68 years, daughter, Beck Mattfeld of Camas, son, Kent Ziegler Denise of Washougal, five grandsons, Ben, Doug, & Grant Ziegler of Washougal, Ryan Mattfeld of Seattle, Quinn Mattfeld of New York City and one great grandson. Tuffy worked for Standard Oil for over 42 years, delivering fuel and heating oil to farmers and businesses throughout the Clark County area. He was veteran of WWII serving in the Navy from 1942-1945. Tuffy helped start the Volunteer Fire District 1 in Washougal. An avid hunter and fisherman all his life, he loved the outdoors. Chopping wood was his passion and he maintained that passion well into his 90th year. There will be a celebration of his life at Woodard Creek Landing, 81 Woodard Creek Road turn left when heading east just past the Skamania Store off Highway 14. Family and friends please join us Saturday, March 14 from 1pm to 5pm. A lunch buffet will be available. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimerâ??s Association @ 12721 30th Ave. NE, Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98125. Arrangements are under the direction of Straubâ??s Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.