Mary Ellen Ziegler

February 16, 2023

Mary Ellen Ziegler passed from this earthly life to her heavenly home on February 7, 2023, at Cheyenne Manor, her home for the past 7 years.  She was 97 years of age.  The oldest of three children.  Mary Ellen was born in Belton, Missouri on November 2, 1925, to Gladys Irene (Rowland) Belt and Herbert Caldwell Belt.  She was joined later by two brothers, Edwin and Leroy.  Her family moved many times and eventually ended in Colorado.  
Mary Ellen was baptized and confirmed in September 1947, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bethune, Colorado and was united in marriage to Rueben Ziegler on January 4, 1947. To this union were born four children: Sandra, Rodney, Jacqueline (Jackie), and Stuart.  Through time she was a schoolteacher, an excellent seamstress, an employee of the Cheyenne County Assessor’s office, and an active member of the Lutheran Church.  She touched many hearts by her love, courage, and determination.  Her faith in the Lord never wavered.  
Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, and many loved ones.  She is survived by her children, Sandra (Larry) Bennett, Rod (Mary) Ziegler, Jackie (Larry) Mahlberg, and Stuart (Amy) Ziegler,   Also, by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.  Mary Ellen’s family would like to give special recognition to all the caregivers at the Cheyenne Manor who gave from their hearts towards her care.  She cherished each and every one.  
Funeral Services were held at the Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells at 11:00 am on Monday February 13, 2023.  Burial followed at 2:00 pm at Fairview Cemetery in Burlington, Colorado.  Memorials may be made in her name to Cheyenne Manor through the Eastern Colorado Bank in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
Friends and family can register online condolences and sign the guestbook at www.brownfuneraldirectors.com.  Visitation and funeral services were entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home in Cheyenne Wells.