MONTICELLO/NEW GLARUS, WI - Sharon May Tschudy-Ziegler, 68, of Monticello, WI died on Saturday, September 18, 2010 surrounded by her loving family at UW Hospital in Madison after a courageous battle with CREST syndrome. Sharon was born on September 18, 1942 in Monroe, the daughter of Oliver and Beatrice (Erickson) Hustad. She was raised on her family's farm on Hustad Valley Road, New Glarus Township. She attended Bem School and graduated from New Glarus High School in 1960. She attended Blackhawk Technical College, where she received CNA and accounting degrees. She worked for many years at the New Glarus Home, and retired in 2001 after 21 years at the Green County Sheriff's Department as their bookkeeper.
Sharon married Bernard James Tschudy on June 1, 1963 at Primrose Lutheran Church, rural Belleville. They remained good friends and excellent grandparents after going their separate ways. Sharon later married Edward Ziegler on December 30, 2000 at Grace Lutheran Church, Monroe. Ed and Sharon had a wonderful life together including spending warm winters in Arizona and polka dancing anywhere they could find just the right music.
Sharon was a member of Sons of Norway, and a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, New Glarus. She loved polka dancing, wintering in Apache Junction, Arizona, lutefisk suppers, making lefse, and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters Maddie and Markie. Her relationship with her granddaughters was unique and special, and they brought her great love, joy, and happiness. She was affectionately known as "Grandma Porkchop." Sharon realized a lifelong dream last year by visiting Norway, and stopped by the area where her grandparents migrated from.
Sharon is survived by her husband Ed Ziegler, Monticello, daughter Laura (Douglas) Ramich, Luck, WI, son David (Wendy) Tschudy, Monroe, granddaughters Madeline and Markell Ramich, Luck, WI, brother Darrel (Sandi) Hustad, New Glarus, step-sons Michael (Anna) Ziegler, San Diego, CA, David (Andrea) Ziegler, Paoli, Joe (Brenda) Ziegler, Middleton, and Roger (Destinee) Ziegler, Herrin, IL, step-daughters Nancy (David) Krantz, Warrenville, IL, Diana Ziegler, WI, 13 step grandchildren, 4 step great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Sharon was preceded in death by her father Oliver in 1998, her mother Beatrice in 2000, and her sister Susan in 2003.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 506 12th Ave., New Glarus. Burial will be at Primrose East Cemetery, rural Belleville. Pastor Gene Talley will officiate. Friends called from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the Zentner-Beal Funeral Home, 29 6th Ave., New Glarus.
A memorial fund has been established.
"Thank you for being a wonderful wife, an incredibly kind and compassionate mother, an inspiring role model and the best grandma ever!"
We Love you! Ed, Laura, David, Madeline, and Markell.
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Sharon married Bernard James Tschudy on June 1, 1963 at Primrose Lutheran Church, rural Belleville. They remained good friends and excellent grandparents after going their separate ways. Sharon later married Edward Ziegler on December 30, 2000 at Grace Lutheran Church, Monroe. Ed and Sharon had a wonderful life together including spending warm winters in Arizona and polka dancing anywhere they could find just the right music.
Sharon was a member of Sons of Norway, and a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, New Glarus. She loved polka dancing, wintering in Apache Junction, Arizona, lutefisk suppers, making lefse, and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters Maddie and Markie. Her relationship with her granddaughters was unique and special, and they brought her great love, joy, and happiness. She was affectionately known as "Grandma Porkchop." Sharon realized a lifelong dream last year by visiting Norway, and stopped by the area where her grandparents migrated from.
Sharon is survived by her husband Ed Ziegler, Monticello, daughter Laura (Douglas) Ramich, Luck, WI, son David (Wendy) Tschudy, Monroe, granddaughters Madeline and Markell Ramich, Luck, WI, brother Darrel (Sandi) Hustad, New Glarus, step-sons Michael (Anna) Ziegler, San Diego, CA, David (Andrea) Ziegler, Paoli, Joe (Brenda) Ziegler, Middleton, and Roger (Destinee) Ziegler, Herrin, IL, step-daughters Nancy (David) Krantz, Warrenville, IL, Diana Ziegler, WI, 13 step grandchildren, 4 step great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Sharon was preceded in death by her father Oliver in 1998, her mother Beatrice in 2000, and her sister Susan in 2003.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 506 12th Ave., New Glarus. Burial will be at Primrose East Cemetery, rural Belleville. Pastor Gene Talley will officiate. Friends called from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the Zentner-Beal Funeral Home, 29 6th Ave., New Glarus.
A memorial fund has been established.
"Thank you for being a wonderful wife, an incredibly kind and compassionate mother, an inspiring role model and the best grandma ever!"
We Love you! Ed, Laura, David, Madeline, and Markell.
www.bealfuneralhomes.com