Leon Zieglmeier, 85, passed away on March 30, 2026, at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. Leon was born on October 24, 1940, to the late Martin and Mildred (Anvoots) Zieglmeier in Wausau. On July 2, 1960, Leon married the love of his life, Carol Kraimer, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Wausau. The couple shared 57 beautiful years together.
Leon was a 1958 graduate of D.C. Everest High School. Leon was an Auto Mechanic for most of his career. He also devoted 25+ years of service as a volunteer fireman and EMT with the Schofield Fire Department. Leon truly enjoyed his late career and retirement job driving School Bus for the D.C. Everest School District. He and Carol loved camping, beginning with family trips in a tent and progressing to a permanent campsite for many years following retirement. In his younger years he embraced the Wisconsin winters by enjoying snowmobiling with family and friends almost every weekend. The last seven years he has happily avoided Wisconsin winters in Apache Junction, Arizona. Leon has been a lifelong member of St. Therese Parish, Rothschild WI. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council #4628, the Knights of Columbus bowling league in his younger years, and the Wausau Interchurch Dartball league. He enjoyed playing many different card games with family and friends (as long as you didn't lead a trump).
Leon is survived by son Todd (Jacqueline) Zieglmeier, grandchildren Paul Zieglmeier, Scott (Kasondra) Zieglmeier, great granddaughters, Brynlee, Blakeley, and Brielle Zieglmeier; son Alan (Theresa) Zieglmeier, grandchildren, Sara (Matt) Hall, Mark (Ashley) Zieglmeier, Anne (Aaron) Gurholt, great grandchildren, Martin and Caroline Hall; daughter Jean (Steven) Kupczak, grandchildren Nicholas Kupczak, John Kupczak, Michael Kupczak. He is also survived by special friend Sharon Bohnert.
Leon was preceded in death by his wife Carol, parents Martin and Mildred Zieglmeier, infant sister Therese Zieglmeier, and brother Tracy Zieglmeier.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 113 W Kort Street, Rothschild, with visitation taking place from 9:00 am until the time of the services at the church. Visitation will also take place from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Monday, April 13, 2026, at John J Buettgen Funeral Home, 948 Grand Ave, Schofield, WI with a Rosary at 6:00 pm. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Kronenwetter. John J Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Family and friends may leave words of remembrance at www.honorone.com
