John E. Ziegler Jr., 49, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at The James Cancer Center, in Columbus with his loving family at his side.  He fought a short and courageous battle with an aggressive cancer.

John was born in Seoul, S. Korea, coming to the United States when he was two.  He lived in Jackson Twp. for 44 years and graduated from Jackson High School.  He served his country in the Army with Military Intelligence.  He was general manager of AppleBee's in the Akron area.

John was a huge sports fan always rooting for the Ohio State Buckeyes, Miami Dolphins, and Cleveland Indians.

John is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Kristin (Hecht) Ziegler; daughters, Zoey and Grace, mother, Kyong (Fred) Townsend of Massillon; father, John (Theressa) Ziegler of Tallmadge; sisters, Mary (Steven) Becka and Kim Allegra; niece, Kiana Allegra; nephews, Michael Allegra, and Sean Kelly; great-nephew, Michael Allegra, grandmother, Kim Bok Soon; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, including those in Seoul, S. Korea, plus many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Olga Ziegler.

Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held at Heitger Funeral Home Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Ave NW on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11AM.

The family will receive friends on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the funeral home from 5 to 8 PM and on Saturday, from 10 AM to 11 AM prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be given to the Zoey and Grace Ziegler scholarship fund at any First Merit Bank.

A heartfelt thank you to all of his doctors and nurses that took care of him over the last month.

Condolences to the family may be made at Heitger.com

Heitger JACKSON 330-830-0148