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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2016 17:53:22 GMT
obituary
Written by his 4 kids....wonder what Bob will think!
"William Ziegler escaped this mortal realm on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the age of 69. We think he did it on purpose to avoid having to make a decision in the pending presidential election. He leaves behind four children, five grand- children, and the potted meat industry, for which he was an unofficial spokesman until dietary restrictions forced him to eat real food. William volunteered for service in the United States Navy at the ripe old age of 17 and immediately realized he didn't much enjoy being bossed around. He only stuck it out for one war. Before his discharge, however, the government exchanged numerous ribbons and medals for various honorable acts. Upon his return to the City of New Orleans in 1971, thinking it best to keep an eye on him, government officials hired William as a fireman. After twenty-five years, he suddenly realized that running away from burning buildings made more sense than running toward them. He promptly retired. Looking back, William stated that there was no better group of morons and mental patients than those he had the privilege of serving with (except Bob, he never liked you, Bob). Following his wishes, there will not be a service, but well-wishers are encouraged to write a note of farewell on a Schaefer Light beer can and drink it in his honor. He was never one for sentiment or religiosity, but he wanted you to know that if he owes you a beer, and if you can find him in Heaven, he will gladly allow you to buy him another. He can likely be found forwarding tasteless internet jokes (check your spam folder, but don't open these at work). Expect to find an alcoholic dog named Judge passed out at his feet. Unlike previous times, this is not a ploy to avoid creditors or old girlfriends. He assures us that he is gone. He will be greatly missed. "
Published in The Times-Picayune on Aug. 12, 2016
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TheOtherMeg
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Post by TheOtherMeg on Aug 15, 2016 17:56:21 GMT
I love it! TFS
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Post by nitad on Aug 15, 2016 18:07:05 GMT
I wish I had met William Ziegler!
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Post by seikashaven on Aug 15, 2016 18:09:39 GMT
Smiled the whole way through. Sounds like a memorable character!
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Post by femalebusiness on Aug 15, 2016 18:14:41 GMT
Now that's my idea of an obit!
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Anita
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Post by Anita on Aug 15, 2016 18:23:05 GMT
I love this.
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Post by jenjie on Aug 15, 2016 18:25:57 GMT
I love it! And I'll bet Bob is probably his best buddy.
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hutchfan
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Post by hutchfan on Aug 15, 2016 18:32:30 GMT
So much better than sad ones!
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Post by grate on Aug 15, 2016 18:58:51 GMT
Love it!
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georgiapea
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Post by georgiapea on Aug 15, 2016 19:10:44 GMT
Great obit! His children obviously cared deeply for him. I do wonder if there was a real Bob!
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Post by quinlove on Aug 15, 2016 19:19:06 GMT
I bet a lot of people will be raising their drinks to William. Loved it. TFS
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Post by lauralaforest on Aug 15, 2016 19:40:30 GMT
love it!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2016 19:45:06 GMT
Sounds like a fun family
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Post by welshjenni on Aug 15, 2016 19:49:28 GMT
Great!!
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 15, 2016 20:22:47 GMT
My guess is that his kids are just like him. I bet family get togethers were always rowdy.
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 15, 2016 20:50:31 GMT
Awesome - thanks for sharing
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 15, 2016 22:07:25 GMT
Smiled the whole way through. Me too!
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River
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Post by River on Aug 15, 2016 22:13:04 GMT
Thanks! I needed that today after going to a funeral this weekend that had me really missing my daddy. (It was my daddy's best friends funeral). Those two were such clowns!
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Post by mom on Aug 15, 2016 22:13:42 GMT
My guess is that his kids are just like him. I bet family get togethers were always rowdy. I want to go to their family reunions!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Aug 15, 2016 22:18:06 GMT
That's great! When a friend of ours at the lake passed away, her instructions were for her kids to have a banner made and hang it up at the wake that said, "I Put the Fun in Funeral!" So they did.
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Post by Lexica on Aug 15, 2016 22:22:18 GMT
I love it.
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tanya2
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Post by tanya2 on Aug 15, 2016 22:22:24 GMT
that was awesome!!
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Post by ametallichick on Aug 15, 2016 22:50:57 GMT
How awesome is that?!!!
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