James L. Ziegeweid
James “Jim” L. Ziegeweid, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Jim was born in Arcadia, October 26, 1938. He built a life of commitment to God, family, and country and was known for having a grateful attitude above all.
Over the years, Jim enjoyed cultivating relationships with his family and community, and enjoyed friendships with Army buddies and close high school friends, even in his final weeks. Those who knew him will remember his love for all things agriculture, history, storytelling and his keen memory of details most of us would forget.
Jim cherished his time growing up with his 13 siblings on the family farm in Glencoe, attending Arcadia schools, farming with his brothers before serving in the U.S. Army while stationed in Hawaii, attending Winona State, and meeting his lovely bride while obtaining double degrees in Business Administration and Speech. He served with the National Farmers Organization (NFO), and was a member and chair of the Wisconsin State Board of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection, and was appointed to represent Governor Earl at an international trade conference in Taiwan. Of all his many accomplishments and titles, he most valued being a husband, father and grandfather.
Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy (Rose); his four children: Stephen (Karen), Adam, Allison (Scott), and Nancyanne; and his 12 grandchildren: James, Jack, Kealey, and Kennedy Ziegeweid, Catherine Pehler-Ziegeweid and Daniel Ziegeweid, William and Truman Wright, and Zoa, Annarose, Nehemiah, and Nathanael Winey. He is also survived by siblings: David, Bernard, and Gregory Ziegeweid, Mary Boschee; and treasured nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Zoa (Hansen) Ziegeweid; siblings: Robert, Wilmer, Charles, Joseph, Rita, Ethel Jones, Lyle, Mark, Norma Bautch; and beloved in-laws.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church in Arcadia with graveside services at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Glencoe. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Dolan and nurse, Deb, from Gundersen/Emplify Health, Heather and Paige from Moments Hospice, and Father Kyle Laylan and the pastoral care team from Holy Family Parish.
To leave an online condolence for his family, please visit www.wozneykillianfh.com.
