Ruth Ann Ziegler, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Roxbury surrounded by her family on Mar. 4, 2020.  She was born at home in Waunakee, on Feb. 12, 1939 to the late Millard and Charlotte (Beck) Woodburn.  Ruth attended Waunakee High School; class of 1957.   She was united in marriage to Gary Ziegler on Aug. 1, 1964 at St. Mary's of the Lake in the Town of Westport.  Together they farmed the Ziegler family farm for over 55 years.  She enjoyed traveling with Gary, flowers, gardening, and farming with her family, especially the animals; taking in all the strays left at the driveway. Ruth was a member of St. Norbert's Catholic Church, Roxbury.  She will be missed for her home truths and witty comebacks.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Gary; children, Debra (Pat Ripp) Cooper, Dale, Cheryl, Darrell (Kim), Cindy (Jim) Drager, Charlene (Doug) Schmidt; 13 grandchildren, Cody (Crystal) Cooper, Dustin and Holly Gehrke, Erin, Nicole and Macy Ziegler, Kaleena, Jaiden, and Jonah Sherwood, Logan and Kelsie Drager, Taylor and Cayleigh Schmidt; 5 great grandchildren.  Ruth is further survived by other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandchildren; Jamie and Justin Ziegler; and 3 brothers.

As per Ruth's wishes, a private family mass will be held.  Burial will be held in the St. Norbert's Cemetery.

Ruth's family wishes to thank SSM Home Health Hospice and Dr. Maribeth Baker for their wonderful care.

Online condolences may be made at hooversonfuneralhomes.com