James C. Zugelder

James C. “Zugie” Zugelder, 79, of Springfield died at 7:35 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008 in his residence. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 27, 1928 the son of John C. and Mary M. (Hornberger) Zugelder.

He had been employed as a Fire Fighter for the Springfield Fire Division for twenty-two years retiring in 1977. He was a member of St. Bernard Church and was a US Army veteran having achieved the rank of Master Sergeant in six years and was a Korean War veteran.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years Norma J. (Cooke); five children and spouses, Karl and Carol Zugelder, Maine, Mary Jane Lower, William John Zugelder, Richard L. Zugelder all of Springfield, Linda and Scott Meek, New Carlisle, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Val (Joe) McMahan, Steve Lower, Julie Lower, Tabitha Lower, James D. (Ashley) Zugelder, Mike Zugelder, Chase and Denver Meek; six great grandchildren, J.D. and Chris McMahan, Haley Lower, Nihkya Stultz, Cameron and Aiden Zugelder; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John “Jack” and Freda Zugelder, William and Dorothy Zugelder all of Springfield and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by five sisters, Ruth Zugelder, Betty Pavelka, Pat Conklin, Mary Ellen Deady and Edna Ware and his good friend and fishing companion Gene Murnhan.

The family wants to offer a special thanks to Dr. Singh and his staff for the wonderful care and support Jim received during his illness and also Community Mercy Hospice.

Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Conroy Funeral Home with Fire Division turn out at 4:00 p.m. A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday in St. Bernard Church. Burial will be in Maine. Memorial donations may be made to the Springfield Paramedic Fund.