Arthur W. Ziebell III

He was born on February 24, 1964 in Madison, Wis., son of Arthur William and Karen Ann (Heath) Ziebell, Jr. As a military family, they were transferred to California when Art was at a young age. He moved to Escanaba prior to his freshman year and graduated from Escanaba High School in 1982.

At the age of 16, Art began mopping the bakery floors at Elmer’s County Market. He began his career in the bakery department and has been the bakery manager for many years.

On November 3, 1984, Art married the former Beverly K. Zawacki at St. Patrick’s Church in Escanaba. They shared 40 beautiful years of marriage and were blessed with three daughters.

In Art’s younger years, he enjoyed biking, bowling, and being involved in car shows. He and Bev enjoyed camping and they rarely missed a Fun Run. They enjoyed doing anything and everything together. With a passion for volleyball, he coached for Holy Name School and Escanaba School for a total of 12 years. Art also committed 10 years as a referee for volleyball for multiple schools and umpired softball as well. In his free time, he often could be found tinkering in his garage and he enjoyed going on side-by-side rides. Spending time with his family and cheering on his children and grandchildren in their sports and activities were also a priority for Art. He loved and cherished his family.

Art and Bev have been long time members of St. Anne’s Church and were very active as ushers.

Among survivors are his wife, Beverly of Escanaba; his father, Arthur W. Ziebell, Jr. of Texas; his mother, Karen A. Ziebell of Escanaba; three daughters, Charissa (Glen) Hanisko of Appleton, Wis., Jennilee (Kameron) Weise of Crivitz, Wis., and Katherine Ziebell of Madison, Wis.; his beloved grandchildren, Spencer, Charlotte, and Addilyn Hanisko, Cristian and Gabe Spear, and Karson and Archer Weise; siblings, Richard (Shari) Ziebell, Rodney Ziebell, and Douglas Ziebell; brother-in-law, Tom Zawacki, Paul (Lorraine) Zawacki, and Charles Zawacki; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his in-laws, Charles and Katherine Zawacki; and sister-in-law, Joan Wywialowski.

Visitation will be on Thursday, August 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Friday, August 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church with Rev. Fran DeGroot officiating. A meal will follow in the church hall.

Burial will take place in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Perronville.

A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.homes. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.