Sarabelle Zeigler

Sarabelle Zeigler, 95, of Berne passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Swiss Village in Berne. She was born June 1, 1927, in Decatur to Harvey and Rosa (Liechty) Beer. She was married March 28, 1948, to Ivan Zeigler.
She was a member of Cross Community Church in Berne and was a longtime Sunday school teacher. She served as a former elder and deacon of the church. She was also previously a member of Crossroad Children's Home Board of Directors in Fort Wayne and was active in many women’s organizations.
She graduated from Berne High School Class of 1945. She was the owner of the Fashion, a dress shop in Berne. Additionally, she was also a cook at Hartford Township School and also was a waitress for several different restaurants in Berne. She was very proud of being a farm wife working alongside her husband, and she continued the farming operation following his passing.
She loved quilting, baking, playing cards and helping others in different capacities. She especially loved watching her grandsons participate in their various sports.  
She is survived by her son, Edward (Karen) Zeigler of Muncie; two grandsons, Ryan Zeigler of Indianapolis; and Craig (Tammy) Zeigler of Folsom, California; and two great-grandchildren, Austin Zeigler; and Kaylee Zeigler.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sisters, Ellen Leyse; Iona Melchi; and Irene Sprunger; and brother, Ralph Beer.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service Tuesday, August 30 at Cross Community Church in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor Chris Kruchkow. Burial will be at MRE Cemetery in Berne.
Memorials may be made  to Crossroad Children’s Home in Fort Wayne.
Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne. To sign the online guest book, visit www.zwickjahn.com.