Richard E. Ziegler

September 9, 1951 - September 27, 2021

Richard E. Ziegler, 70, of New Britain, husband of Anne (Wallace) Ziegler, passed away Monday (Sept 27, 2021) at UConn Medical Center in Farmington. A native and lifelong New Britain resident, son of the late Harold and Eleanor (Josephson) Ziegler, Rich was a graduate of Pulaski High School, Class of 1969. He was employed at Chase Enterprises in Hartford for over 20 years as a Facilities Manager. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in New Britain. Besides his wife Anne, he leaves a daughter, Katherine “Kate” Krafthofer of Newington; a son, Kevin Ziegler and his wife Cindy, also of Newington; a brother, Wayne Ziegler and his wife Rose of Old Saybrook; four grandchildren, John Hurst, Aiden, Zoey and Madison Krafthofer all of Newington; several nieces, nephews and a large extended family. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son-in-law, Shaun Krafthofer. Funeral services are Friday 11 AM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Calling hours are Thursday 4 to 7 PM at the Funeral Home. Masks will be required at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com