Potencenia Zeigenbein d. 29 August 1964

MRS. POTENCENIA ZEIGENBEIN

WAYNESVILLE- Funeral services for Mrs. Potencenia Zeigenbein, 82. of near Waynesville, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church here. The Rev. Lyle Cox will officiate. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery under direction of Moss-Williams.

Mrs. Zeigenbein, who died at 2:40 p.m. Saturday at her home, is survived by three sons, John, Richland, Ed, Crocker, and Joe, Waynesville; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Mayor, Waynesville; 26 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren.

Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
31 August 1964, Monday
Page 19

Transcribed by Laura (Abernathy) Huffman

Louis Zeigenbein d. 25 December 1908

Death of Louie Zeigenbein

One of the saddest deaths it has been our duty to chronicle for a long while was that of Louie Zeigenbein, which occurred last Saturday evening after a two days illness. Mr. Zeigenbein was a German and had spent most of his life in the Philippine Islands where he had married a native of that country. Something like two months ago he moved with his family here, bought a farm near town and was making things ready to enjoy life when he was called away.

He leaves a wife, who does not speak our language, and who is not acquainted with our customs, with three babies, over 10,000 miles from relatives or home, but when communicated with us as to the best thing for her to do, she informs us that she wishes to remain here and educate her children in our language. The funeral took place at 12 o'clock Sunday at the town cemetery conducted by Bro. Bostwick and a large crowd was in attendance, who joined in sympathy with the stranger within our gates in her bereavement.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
1 January 1909
Page 1

June Ellen (Root) Zeigenbein 1936-1986

June Ellen Root Zeigenbein was born June 11, 1936 at Lebanon, Missouri to Raymond Root and Jaunita June Goss Root.  She departed this life on August 11, 1986 at her home in Brumley, Missouri.

She was married to Ivan Charles Zeigenbein and they lived the majority of their years together on a farm south of Brumley, Missouri.

She was a member of the Brumley Christian Church and loved her Church family.  She also served as a member of the Board of the Brumley Christian Church for a number of years.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 14, 1986 at 2:00 P.M. with Ministers Lee Todd, Rev. Jim McGowin and Ralph Byrd officiating, under the Direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel.

Resting Place was in the Oaklawn Cemetery.

Escorts were: Jeff Zeigenbein, Gary Zeigenbein, Jim Zeigenbein, John Zeigenbein, Greg Zeigenbein, and Paul Zeigenbein.

June is survived by her husband Charles of the home, two daughters, Barbara Jean Kautz of Lebanon, Missouri, Rebecca June Baltz of Ballwin, Missouri; one son, Douglas Charles Zeigenbein of Ulman, Missouri; and one grandson, Matthew Thomas Kautz of Lebanon, Missouri; her mother, June Root of Lebanon, Missouri; two sisters, Elizabeth Sue Zeigenbein of Pacific, Missouri, Patricia Ann Givens Wallander of Decaturville, Missouri

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John Leland Zeigenbein 1930-2011

John Leland Zeigenbein, the eldest of seven children born to the union of the late Della (Fuller) and John Zeigenbein, was born March 30, 1930 in Waynesville, Missouri.

He departed this life January 29, 2011, at Richland Care Center, Richland, Missouri, at the age of 80 years, 9 months and 30 days.

Leland leaves to cherish his memory, four children: Jeffry Zeigenbein and wife, Linda of Richland, Johnny R. Zeigenbein and wife, JaNell of Phillipsburg, Lowell Zeigenbein and wife, Christina of Richland and Cynthia Begley and husband, Kile of Stoutland; four brothers: Alfred Zeigenbein and wife, Dorothy and Lloyd Zeigenbein and wife, Veda of Richland, Charlie Zeigenbein and wife, Claudette of Brumley and Claude Zeigenbein of Waynesville; eight grandchildren: Tonya Foster, Jonie Wilson, Laci Hansard, Leslie Coryell, Julie McCray, Casey Zeigenbein, Levi and Lucas Begley; great grandchildren: Ashton Hunter Coryell, Harper and Elliot Hansard, Andi Jo Wilson, Adalyn Coryell and twins on the way; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Leland was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth M. Peterson; his brother, Donald Wayne Zeigenbein and his sister, Lucene Holloway.

Leland grew up and attended school in the Shockley bottom area of Pulaski County.

On December 24, 1948, in Richland, Missouri, Leland was united in marriage with Ruth M. Peterson.

Leland spent much of his life in a truck hauling merchandise and livestock. He owned a fleet of trucks, and kept several drivers on the road. He enjoyed working on his farm near Stoutland.

Leland accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior on April 13, 1952 at the Richland Methodist Church. He was baptized by Rev. W.A. Wilson. It is a great comfort to know that Leland is walking the streets of gold with his Lord and his loved ones.

Funeral services were held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Rev. Christopher S. Hendrix, Sr. officiating. Linda Zeigenbein, Leland’s daughter-in-law, and Gilbert Crismon recalled their wonderful memories of Leland. Pianist Becky Lercher accompanied Gilbert Crismon as he sang “Til the Storm Passes By” and “Room at the Cross”. Serving as escorts were Jeffry, Johnny, and Lowell Zeigenbein, Cynthia, Levi and Lucas Begley.

Burial followed in the St. John’s Swede Cemetery of Richland. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Leland Zeigenbein to the St. John’s Swede Cemetery Fund and may be left at the funeral home.

Joseph Abraham “Joe” Zeigenbein 1921-2010

Joseph Abraham “Joe” Zeigenbein was called home to be with his Lord at 10:05 a.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 88 years, 9 months and 23 days.

Joe was born July 5, 1921 in Pulaski County, Missouri, where he was a lifetime resident. Joe’s mother, Potencenia Sariana Zeigenbein, his brothers: John and Ed Zeigenbein and his sister, Marie Mayor all preceded him in death.

On October 16, 1942, in Leavenworth, Kansas, Joe was united in marriage with Ica Mae Henderson. Joe and Mae were blessed with over 67 years of marriage and four children: James Richard, Howard Roy, Debra K. and Sandra J.

Joe was a farmer until 1966, when at the age of 46, he had two heart attacks in one day. At this point, Joe had already started hauling trash for people to help out with income due to the river washing all of the crops away for two straight years. Little did he know this would be the beginning of Zeigenbein Sanitation, a business he and Mae have owned and operated for 52 years. This community business serves Waynesville/St. Robert and many rural areas of Pulaski County. Joe was a great believer in the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” He was a kind, gentle man who never met a stranger. He enjoyed visiting with people.

Joe was instrumental in developing the Pulaski County Sewer District. He visited many homes in order to educate people and ask them to sign up for this service. He served on the Public Water District #2 Board for 30 years. Joe and Mae were charter members of the Ft. Wood Church of God. They began attending in 1964 when the church was being built, and put many hours into the construction. He served on the Board of Trustees from 1972 to 1988, and the Board of Deacons for 20 years.

In 2000, Joe’s kidneys failed. He spent an amazing 10 years on dialysis, making trips to Lebanon three times a week. After Joe’s heart attacks, Dr. Nickels told him if he followed doctor’s orders, he could live a long life. With the love, support and nurturing of his beloved Mae, Joe adhered to a strict diet, and lived nearly 89 years. The Zeigenbein family is very grateful to Dr. Wade Jordan for his many years of care.

Joe leaves to cherish his memory, his wife: Mae; four children: Richard Zeigenbein (Pauline) of St. Robert; Howard Roy Zeigenbein (Martha) of Springfield, Debra Campbell (Donald) of Waynesville and Sandra Dolan (Lyndon Copeland) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; seven grandchildren: Rick Zeigenbein, Tammy Burroughs, Becky White, Amanda Woodall, Michele Pfeifer, Howard Roy Zeigenbein and Katie Themel; nine great grandchildren: Shade, Brandon, Zach, Taylor, Cody, Kohl, Dylan, Noah, Hunter and one on the way; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 1, 2010 in the Church of God St. Robert with Pastor William Kempen officiating. Soloist Becky Lercher sang “Safe In the Arms of Jesus”, “Just A Rose Will Do” and “The Old Rugged Cross”. Serving as escorts were Randy Walters, Hubert Shrives, James Rosenauer, Wayne Henderson, Larry Childres and Kenny Zeigenbein.

Burial followed in the Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Joe Zeigenbein to the American Heart Association, Kidney Foundation, Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society and may be left at the funeral home.

John Henry Zeigenbein 1937-2005

John Henry Zeigenbein, the fifth of twelve children born to the late Edward and Dora Mae (Carver) Zeigenbein, was born June 28, 1937 in Waynesville, Missouri. As a young boy, John and his family moved to Crocker, Missouri where he grew up and attended school.

On December 15, 1956, John was united in marriage to Donna Poulson in Crocker, Missouri. They shared over 48 years of marriage together and were blessed with five children: Kenneth, Larry, Shawn, Regina and Autumn.

John was a very hardworking man. Right after he and Donna were married, John went to work for Skaggs Furnace Company in Crocker, Missouri where they built furnaces from start to finish and installed them in homes. After leaving Skaggs, John started working with Charlie Skinner at the Brown Shoe Company in Dixon, Missouri. John then returned to Skaggs Furnace before moving his family to Illinois where he began working in the timber industry cutting stave bolts. John and Donna moved back to Crocker and opened the Standard Oil Service Station. After selling the service station, John began working for Goodrich Gas Company as a driver. After leaving the gas company, John went to work for Missouri Transit Bus Lines. He helped maintain the buses and was also a driver and worked there until 1977. John drove a cab for the Post Cab Company until the early 1980s and then became self-employed. He loved to spend time in the great outdoors and was able to work outside in the timber industry.

On the weekends, John played country music all around the area. He had the privilege of playing with Lee Mace of the Ozark Opry and was featured on KTTS Radio on several occasions. He really enjoyed getting together with his friends and meeting the different people that they played for. In his spare time, he was an avid Archery Shooter and earned several awards for his shooting ability. Most importantly, he treasured the times that he could spend with his family and friends.

John passed away the evening of Thursday, April 14, 2005 in his home at the age of 67 years, 9 months and 17 days.

John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother and will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by his wife Donna of the home; three sons: Kenneth E. Zeigenbein and his wife Linda of Devils Elbow, MO, Larry A. Zeigenbein and his wife Tonya of Crocker, MO, and Shawn Glenn Zeigenbein of Devils Elbow, MO; two daughters: Regina A. Zeigenbein of St. Robert, MO and Autumn Dawn Broome and her husband Stephen of Waynesville, MO; six sisters: Ruth Walters of Richland, MO, Betty Cochran of Iberia, MO, Georgia Zeigenbein of Waynesville, MO, Janie Lee and Rosie Taylor both of Enoree, SC and Peggy Wilson of Swedeborg, MO; four brothers: Clarence Zeigenbein of Waynesville, MO, James Zeigenbein of Campbellsburg, IN and Ted and Lewis Zeigenbein both of Richland, MO; six grandchildren: Erin Jo, Kayla Marie, Allison, Heather, Zachariah and Trevenn; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by one sister: Evelyn Poucher.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 18, 2005 in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Charles Skinner officiating. Recordings of the songs "Lord I Hope This Day Is Good, "Making Memories of Us, "He Gets That From Me and "Amazing Grace were played. Serving as escorts were Pat Fincher, Ron Todd, Randy Walters, Rick Zeigenbein, Sam Zeigenbein and Tim Zeigenbein. Serving as honorary escorts were James Poulson, Wesley Poulson and Frank Zeigenbein.

Burial followed in the Antioch Cemetery near Crocker, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested in memory of John Zeigenbein to the Antioch Cemetery Fund and may be left at Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Jermiah Lee Zeigenbein 1986-2009

July 12th, 1986 - July 25th, 2009

Jermiah Lee Zeigenbein, 23 of Richland, passed away Saturday morning, July 25, 2009 at St. John's Regional Medical Center, Springfield. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to Noon Wednesday, July 29 at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Jermiah is survived by his mother: Patti Zeigenbein of Richland; father: Jack Zeigenbein, Sr., out of state; girlfriend: Katrina Vaught of Richland; grandfathers: Lewis E. Zeigenbein, out of state and James White of Mitchell, Indiana; two brothers: Jack Zeigenbein II and Jay Zeigenbein both of Richland; one nephew: Dylan Zeigenbein, several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and many friends.